L&D Compens-AI-tion
Some 63 percent of 884 U.S. workers expect AI’s role in pay to grow significantly in the next five years, according to Resume Now’s AI in Pay Report.
Pay Less
Average training salaries dipped 2 percent to $99,073 in 2024-2025, according to Training’s annual Salary Survey
2025 Training Industry Report
Training expenditures increased
nearly 5 percent to $102.8 billion in 2024-2025, according to Training’s Industry Report.
A Climate of Collaboration
Training’s 2025 Learning Leaders Summit featured engaging discussions and thought-provoking exercises that help drive continuing innovation in learning strategy and implementation.
Banding Together
The spirit of New Orleans infused Training’s TechLearn 2025 Conference with inspiration, improvisation, and innovation.
Key L&D Drivers
A recent shows there has been a discernible shift in perspectives on the key drivers of L&D, with employee well-being and mental health (44 percent) emerging as the most impactful factor shaping programs this year.
Workplace Song and Dance
Some 64 percent of respondents say “productivity theater” is rewarded at work at least sometimes instead of actual results, according to the Connext Global 2025 KPI Confidence Gap Survey Report.
Productivity Coach’s Corner: Connection: Don’t Leave It to Chance
Gratitude is one of the most practical tools leaders have. Pay attention to what others do AND how they do it.
Sticky Notes: 5 Essentials of Hands-On Management
The result: teams that feel supported, guided, and empowered to excel.
Training Hall of Fame Outstanding Training Initiatives (November 2025)
Each year, Training magazine requires all Training Hall of Famers to submit an Outstanding Training Initiative that we share with our readers. Here are the details of Sonic Automotive’s Service Operations Academy and how Leading Real Estate Companies of the World prepared real estate agents and leadership for major commission rule changes after the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement.