#1 Southern New Hampshire University: High Marks

Backed by a strong lineup of training programs and a deep L&D bench, Southern New Hampshire University won the top spot in the Training MVP Awards rankings this year.

#2 Allianz Life Insurance Company of America: Agents of Inclusivity

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America provided learning and development support in 2024/2025 that made the company a more inclusive place to work while enhancing the customer experience.

#3 JLL: Prime Real Estate

Focused on innovation, sustainability, and safety, JLL moved into the top 5 of the Training MVP Awards for the first time.

#4 Panda Restaurant Group: Recipe for Excellence

Panda Restaurant Group delivered training programs that empowered the organization to put people first, earn guest love every day, and achieve top-quartile industry performance.

#5 Hayes Locums: Positioned for Success

Hayes Locums strengthened its investment in learning and client-focused technology, which helped streamline operations for maximum efficiency.

2026 Training Hall of Fame Members

Applied Materials, Inc., and ESL Federal Credit Union were formally inducted into the Training Hall of Fame during the black-tie Training MVP Awards Gala held February 23.

Training Hall of Fame Outstanding Training Initiatives (March 2026)

The highest-scoring initiatives submitted by Training Hall of Famers Nationwide; McCarthy Holdings, Inc.; and Verizon.

Entrusting Tasks to AI

The top 5 employee experience tasks frontline workers would trust AI with.

3 Macro Trends Shaping the Next Era of L&D

The role of L&D will shift from creating content to designing the ecosystem that keeps knowledge circulating in a self-perpetuating cycle of learning.

Productivity Coach’s Corner: The Preparation You Can’t Measure

Spend 30 minutes this week preparing for the role you want next. Readiness begins before anyone asks for it.

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