Learning and development

- 19 Oct 2026
More than half of managers say staff are assigned work beyond their skills, Skillsoft finds
A three-country study links workforce skills gaps to quality problems, burnout and delayed AI adoption, with development support often arriving late.
- 09 Oct 2026
Arden and Google Cloud partnership puts practical AI skills into degree courses
More than 30,000 students and staff will gain access to Gemini Enterprise as Arden University embeds responsible AI use and workplace preparation across its...
- 06 Oct 2026
CIPD conference puts AI, skills and employment rights on November agenda
The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition returns to Manchester on 4–5 November, with practical sessions on workforce capability, digital change and employment...
- 02 Oct 2026
Altum HR apprentice Christopher Brennan receives CIPD award commendation
The apprentice HR consultant was highly commended in the Michael Kelly Outstanding Student category, recognising how professional learning translates into...
- 01 Oct 2026
Training hours are not enough to prove adviser competence, says Redmill Advance
Employers should assess how learning changes performance, rather than relying on CPD totals, according to Redmill Advance founder David Tait.
- 01 Oct 2026
Forsyth Barnes wins two Recruiter Awards after investment in training and operations
The executive search firm won Recruitment Agency of the Year for 50–99 employees and Most Effective Back Office Team at the 2026 awards.
- 29 Sep 2026
UK ranks 19th for AI and human skills readiness, Coursera finds
Coursera’s Global Skills Report highlights a gap between UK AI ambition and workforce readiness, despite rapid growth in AI security training.