Thrive acquires Guider to build integrated learning and mentoring platform
This move is part of its plans to create a seamless learning and mentoring system that brings together skills, mentoring, communications and knowledge management.
High earners and men get most AI training, widening workplace gaps – The Adaptavist Group
58% of high earners felt they’d had enough guidance on AI, compared to 25% of lower earners.
Wagestream acquires Zippen to boost workplace pension offering
Peter Briffett said: “With Zippen joining the Wagestream Group, we are strengthening our expertise and furthering our mission to help people take control of their financial lives.”
FutureLearn launches FLx to deliver personalised workplace learning
The platform creates personalised learning pathways for employees, customised to their roles, skills and career goals.
Are AI avatars a friend or foe for HR Teams?
Simon Noble, CEO at Cezanne, weighs whether AI avatars are a helpful ally or a threat to HR.
Weavr teams up with Visa to bring flexible employee benefits cards to SaaS HR platforms
By working with Visa an associate member, Weavr will now allow SaaS companies to use Visa-powered financial products in their platforms.
Lloyds Banking Group launches Data & AI Summer School
The initiative aims to build skills in data and AI among staff, with over 250 sessions planned and thousands of colleagues expected to take part.
Deskilled by design: Driving effective AI adoption in aviation
Charlie Kneen warns that unless these technologies are intentionally embedded into L&D, the industry risks entering a dangerous era of deskilling.
Robert Walters launches ‘AI Readiness’ service to help HR teams
The service gives HR teams practical advice, frameworks and support to use AI responsibly and ethically.
Mediazoo launches ConvX to help managers improve team engagement
The tool is designed to help staff improve communication by practising real-life conversations in areas such as team coaching, performance management and sales.
Penny reunites over £500m in lost pensions for UK savers
David Henderson said: "Our technology empowers individuals to find and consolidate their pensions easily — helping them feel in control of their financial future.”
TUC Cymru welcomes plans for worker-led transition to AI
TUC Cymru has welcomed First Minister Eluned Morgan’s announcement that a re-elected Welsh Labour Government will place workers and unions at the centre of its AI and digital technology strategy.
