Enhance the new hire experience with these 10 LMS onboarding features

Onboarding is not just the responsibility of HR and line managers; L&D teams also play a key role in this stage of the employee lifecycle. Here, Idan Sol of Access Learning outlines how to use an onboarding LMS to help your new starters thrive.
Four key trends for L&D in 2025

How will L&D be at the heart of organisational success in 2025? Here, Elliot Gowans of Access Learning explores four key trends set to define the L&D space in 2025 and how organisations can leverage these insights to empower their people.
How to create an effective upskilling strategy across the employee lifecycle

Skills development is not a one-time event; it’s a continuous process implemented throughout the entire employee lifecycle. Here, Sarah Mian of Access Learning outlines how to plan and implement an effective upskilling strategy – from onboarding to a culture of continuous learning.
Start your year strong at the World of Learning Summit

Get inspiration for your 2025 L&D plans at the World of Learning Summit, taking place on 4-5th February at Olympia, London.
The UK Government’s AI action plan: What learning and development teams need to know and do right now

What does the UK Government’s AI action plan mean for those in charge of upskilling the nation?
How AI is changing your brain

How does repeated AI use influence your brain’s functionality? Stella Collins, CLO of Stellar Labs, shares neuroscientific insights, alongside strategies to maintain mental agility in an AI-driven world.
Mastering skills personalisation: Navigating the pitfalls of skills frameworks

L&D experts Teresa Rose & Dr. Markus Bernhardt explore the must-know foundations for meaningful skills development that drives performance. Get ready to put skills personalisation into successful practice.
Three learning and development trends for 2025

How will the world of learning evolve in 2025? Continuing the TrainingZone tradition, Robin Hoyle embarks on his yearly effort to predict the learning and development trends for the coming year.
A review of learning and development in 2024: A Wicked journey down the yellow brick road

As 2024 draws to a close, Erica Farmer reflects on how the year has gone for the learning and development sector – with a touch of Wicked.
Five ways to build adaptability and unlock human advantage in 2025

Should adaptability be a strategic priority for your 2025 L&D plans? Marcus Wylie, Head of Culture at Insights, believes so. After all, it unlocks a competitive edge that technology alone can’t replicate.
How to avoid wasting money on AI

The majority of AI-powered learning solutions that you can buy today will leave you facing the same old problems: low takeup and questionable returns on your investment. Here’s how to avoid making that mistake.
2024 autumn conference season: The L&D themes we can’t get enough of

What are your L&D peers all talking about this conference season? TrainingZone columnist Robin Hoyle shares four key themes from the World of Learning and Foundation of Human Resource Development conferences.
Building a bulletproof LMS: Steps to create a secure learning environment for a distributed company

Implementing an LMS securely involves much more than choosing the right provider. Michael Keller, Chief Product Officer at iSpring Solutions, outlines the key security steps to consider.
Can AI resolve employee conflict?

With the rapid expansion of AI technology, Anna Shields of Consensio considers whether it can help build conflict management skills.
How to drive real change in the skills crisis

Public Policy Director Tania Bowers explores how L&D professionals can really make a difference during a skills crisis.
Gearing up for the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition, this October!

The TrainingZone team is getting excited for this year’s World of Learning Conference & Exhibition on 8-9th October. This vibrant two-day programme is set to offer a valuable learning experience for L&D enthusiasts across the UK.
How to prepare young people for tomorrow’s technology skills

How can we provide young people with the skills they need to thrive in the working world today? We’ve gathered insights on shaping the future workforce from a diverse mix of tech, security and recruitment experts.
How to embrace innovation as a Chief Learning Officer

Chief Learning Officers today will fail if they do not wholeheartedly embrace innovation and step away from the comfort of traditional training approaches. Cathy Hoy, CEO of CLO100, outlines four foundations to successful innovation in L&D.
EU AI Act 2024 launches: A call to upskill in AI literacy

Erica Farmer reports on how the EU AI Act 2024, launched today (1st August), will affect organisations and the world of L&D.
Are we losing expertise to AI?

There are rising concerns we will lose expertise as we increasingly use generative AI to perform work-related tasks. TrainingZone columnist Robin Hoyle examines whether this is a worry we should pay attention to.