Berlin (GER), October 2026 - Human–AI collaboration is widely seen as the work model of the future: The expectation is that together, humans and AI will be more productive than either working alone. Yet the research to date seemed to tell a different story: On average, human–AI teams did less well than the better of the two alone. A reanalysis led by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development now suggests this verdict was overly pessimistic.

London (UK), October 2026 - AI may not be creating a new workplace procrastination problem, but it could be making an existing one harder to spot, according to new research from Uncertainty Experts. The findings come from Procrastination Nation, a major new report from Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar Lewis of Uncertainty Experts, part of the Mediazoo Group, which explores how uncertainty shapes workplace behaviour and why people often struggle to act even when opportunities are clear.

Reading (UK), October 2026 - UK survey links missed AI returns to skills gaps, with technology receiving greater spending emphasis than workforce capability.

London (UK), September 2026 - 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ finds the Cloud HR market resilient but experiencing uneven growth, with the value of AI still opaque Fosway Group has this week published its latest analysis of the HR technology market, the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Cloud HR. Overall, corporate HR investments are clearly prioritising business performance and profitability, business-wide AI adoption as well as ecosystem simplification, and whilst corporate goals are now more transformational, vendor momentum and growth does not yet reflect that shift.

Brighton (UK), September 2026 -An unregistered guide for L&D and education leaders sets out what audio-first learning does well, what it doesn't, and ten questions to answer before committing.

Alexandria, VA (USA), September 2026 - A new iSpring guide looks at when branching scenarios can strengthen workplace learning and how L&D teams can design believable decisions without creating unnecessary complexity.

Leipzig (GER), August 2026 - "Well-Being and Mental Health in Schools" is the title of the new book published by the Springer Verlag. It was edited by researchers from the fields of clinical psychology (Prof Dr Julian Schmitz) and educational sciences (Prof Dr Henrik Saalbach, Dr Franziska Greiner-Döchert) at Leipzig University as well as communication studies at the Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media (Prof Dr Eva Baumann).

London (UK), August 2026 - Only 53% of employees believe action will be taken after they provide feedback through workplace surveys, according to new research from People Insight. The employee listening specialist says the figure raises questions about how organisations respond to employee feedback and whether employees see evidence that their views lead to change.

Newcastle (UK), August 2026 - Regulated qualifications and clearer career pathways are seen as the biggest factors in helping care workers build long-term careers, according to new research.

Alexandria, VA (USA), July 2026 - A new guide from iSpring outlines how manufacturing companies can protect brand consistency and accelerate channel growth by standardizing how external dealers learn about products.

New York, NY (USA), July 2026 - AI certifications have exploded since ChatGPT, shifting from specialist machine learning credentials to mainstream AI literacy and GenAI courses.

Reading (UK), July 2026 - Employers are being urged to provide more support to managers leading multigenerational teams, as new research suggests that many organisations do not have a clear approach to age inclusion. 

Gloucestershire (UK), July 2026 - Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has revealed the headline insights from its annual Digital Learning Realities research, in association with Learning Technologies, the world’s leading workplace learning tech event. Now in its 12th year, the research explores how L&D teams are meeting the challenges of a fast-changing business and tech landscape.

London (UK), June 2026 - CLO100 has announced the launch of its Annual L&D Leader Benchmark Survey. Designed specifically for Learning and Development professionals, this landmark initiative aims to solve a long-standing challenge in the industry: the lack of clear, honest, and accessible benchmarking data.

Gloucestershire (UK), June 2026 - Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released its 2026 9-Grid™ for Talent Acquisition, revealing a European hiring market that is cautious, fragmented and increasingly shaped by AI disruption.