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January 2026
(Em) Dash to the Finish
On the learning and development and Human Resources fronts, verification and accountability will continue to be incredibly important in 2026 when it comes to AI usage.
What’s in the Mix for 2026
Experts and researchers share the L&D and HR trends they believe will have the most impact in 2026.
2026: The Year AI Gets Real—And HR Balances Cost and Experience
2026 will reward the organizations that innovate with intention—using AI to make HR and benefits simpler, more intuitive, and more reliable.
From Checkbox to Chatbot: Reinventing Compliance in the AI Era
AI creates space for a different relationship with compliance, one that respects people’s time and intelligence, offering real help when it matters.
Why Employee Agency—Not Mandates—Is the Key to Winning the AI Reskilling Race
Organizations need to enable daily and weekly individual learning activity within a supportive corporate culture that encourages consistent, positive, and habitual reskilling.
Tech Talk (January 2026)
Find out about the latest advances in training technology
New Products and Services (January 2026)
The latest products and services launching in the training industry.
New Training Partnerships and Alliances (January 2026)
The latest training industry mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and more.
Good News for the Evaluation of Learning
7 trends—supported by surveys, polls, and practice—that bode well for learning and development accountability.
Strategic Credentialing for Today’s Learning Leader
A guide to help L&D professionals select credentials that align with both their current responsibilities and long-term career goals.