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Training Journal Training Journal is the UK’s only dedicated publication for the training and L&D industry.

Training Journal has the largest learning & development community and resource online. Training Journal exists to promote learning & development, support the needs of the L&D community and to raise L&D's profile at board level and in the political environment

The HR & L&D trends that will define 2026 Big change is coming for HR and L&D in 2026, and standing still isn’t an optio...
05/01/2026

The HR & L&D trends that will define 2026

Big change is coming for HR and L&D in 2026, and standing still isn’t an option. From AI and skills gaps to retention headaches and hybrid work tensions, what should leaders focus on? Let’s break down the seven trends shaping the year ahead, with practical, no-nonsense guidance from Robin Adda 2026 is already emerging as one of the most pivotal moments for

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Top 5 trends shaping the future of career coaching Jenny Booth shares insights from over two decades in careers guidance...
19/12/2025

Top 5 trends shaping the future of career coaching

Jenny Booth shares insights from over two decades in careers guidance and calls for a shift toward much more inclusive, flexible, and strengths-based support for neurodivergent young people. She explores the growing role of families, digital tools, and purpose-led planning in shaping credible, compassionate career paths for the next generation.

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Space to think, permission to change: The TJ60 conference takeaways Training Journal’s 60th Anniversary conference video...
18/12/2025

Space to think, permission to change: The TJ60 conference takeaways

Training Journal’s 60th Anniversary conference video captures the people profession at a turning point. From celebrating 60 years of workplace learning to confronting stubborn challenges around impact, evidence and credibility, contributors share what must change next. Expect practical reflections on AI, and moving beyond content creation towards real organisational capability.

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TJ Newsflash 17 December – Tech mastery, AI risks, tough love, and diversity backslide In the last L&D newsflash of 2025...
17/12/2025

TJ Newsflash 17 December – Tech mastery, AI risks, tough love, and diversity backslide

In the last L&D newsflash of 2025 there are reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: From uninspiring compliance training to Gen Z’s confident leadership, toxic cultures, surging AI regulation demands, stress-induced mistakes, and empathetic leadership, organisations must adapt or risk falling dangerously behind.

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Performance is human: Building a modern people strategy in the age of AI As AI continues its massive transformation of ...
17/12/2025

Performance is human: Building a modern people strategy in the age of AI

As AI continues its massive transformation of the workplace, performance management must evolve too. Sidonie Viala shares how 360Learning has moved beyond rigid metrics to embrace coaching, autonomy and real-time learning. By prioritising people over process, the company is building a culture where growth thrives, and performance becomes truly human-centred.

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Generation numb: Why today’s workforce feels nothing at all Today’s workforce is emotionally checked out, overwhelmed by...
16/12/2025

Generation numb: Why today’s workforce feels nothing at all

Today’s workforce is emotionally checked out, overwhelmed by constant change and digital saturation. In this compelling call to action, Josh Cardoz urges organisations to break the cycle of disconnection and cynicism. Through purpose, friction and human connection, we can reignite meaning and reshape work for a generation on the brink.

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Growth through AI starts with your people, not platforms AI holds huge promise for business, but many workers feel overw...
15/12/2025

Growth through AI starts with your people, not platforms

AI holds huge promise for business, but many workers feel overwhelmed. Cassandra MacDonald explores how organisations can bridge the gap between innovation and confidence by shifting the focus from technology tools to people. Communication, culture and capability are key to unlocking AI’s true potential and turning disruption into sustainable growth.

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How businesses can help to address youth unemployment With NEET rates at a ten-year high, Nichola Hay MBE explores how U...
12/12/2025

How businesses can help to address youth unemployment

With NEET rates at a ten-year high, Nichola Hay MBE explores how UK businesses can rethink early career job roles, from apprenticeships to flexible entry routes. Investing in young talent is not just ethical, it’s a smart business strategy that builds skills, boosts retention and shapes a resilient, future-ready workforce.

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TJ interviews: Frédéric Hébert on staying skill-ready when everything keeps changing Jo Cook sits down with Frédéric Hé...
11/12/2025

TJ interviews: Frédéric Hébert on staying skill-ready when everything keeps changing

Jo Cook sits down with Frédéric Hébert, Chief Learning Officer at Rise Up, to dig into what it really takes to stay ahead of rapid skills change. He shares practical examples, fresh thinking and why investing in people, not just technology, matters most for building future-ready teams in the workplace

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TJ Newsflash 10 December – Too busy to learn, too tired to lead, but still chasing meaning The latest L&D news, reports,...
10/12/2025

TJ Newsflash 10 December – Too busy to learn, too tired to lead, but still chasing meaning

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Workloads are blocking learning, people leaders are burning out, L&D reports, and AI still needs a human hand. This round-up explores what’s holding L&D back, and where the most hopeful shifts are happening.

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Learning smarter, not faster: How to optimise time and master skills Whether you're designing learning or trying to impr...
10/12/2025

Learning smarter, not faster: How to optimise time and master skills

Whether you're designing learning or trying to improve your own, it is easy to feel pressure to learn faster. Amy Brann explores how attention, emotion, spacing and deliberate practice help people learn in a way the brain prefers, offering simple ideas that make learning stick and feel more enjoyable too

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Beyond skills: How Baringa built a coaching-powered leadership culture Lee Robertson explores how a consultancy invested...
09/12/2025

Beyond skills: How Baringa built a coaching-powered leadership culture

Lee Robertson explores how a consultancy invested in coaching for a core leadership capability, transforming culture, performance and progression. Their collaboration with the AoEC helped embed everyday coaching, reshaping how leaders engage, empower and grow talent. The result? A more human, sustainable and impactful approach to leadership development and business.

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