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'AI workslop': Zapier survey finds AI delivers gains as well as costly corrections
Professional Development

'AI workslop': Zapier survey finds AI delivers gains as well as costly corrections

Zapier survey finds 92% of staff feel AI boosts productivity, yet workers spend hours each week fixing low-quality 'AI workslop' outputs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
How organisations can turn conversations around digital accessibility into action
Professional Development

How organisations can turn conversations around digital accessibility into action

To turn digital accessibility talk into action, organisations must embed inclusive design, AI and governance across the product lifecycle.

By Corbb O'Connor • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Scrum.org launches self-paced Product Owner course
Professional Development

Scrum.org launches self-paced Product Owner course

Scrum.org unveils a self-paced Product Owner fundamentals course, offering flexible preparation for the PSPO I certification online.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Unapproved AI tools widely used by data professionals
Professional Development

Unapproved AI tools widely used by data professionals

Four in ten data professionals rely on unapproved AI tools at work, prompting fresh fears over data security, privacy and skills gaps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Gen Z staff embrace regular feedback to drive growth at work
Professional Development

Gen Z staff embrace regular feedback to drive growth at work

Gen Z workers want frequent, constructive feedback and mentorship, overturning myths that younger staff are too fragile for criticism at work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills
Professional Development

Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills

Skillsoft links edX's university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Finance leaders fear AI skills gap as change accelerates
Professional Development

Finance leaders fear AI skills gap as change accelerates

Finance chiefs brace for AI upheaval as CIMA warns of widening skills gap and underprepared teams despite soaring expectations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
How non-technical teams can learn to embrace AI
Professional Development

How non-technical teams can learn to embrace AI

Non-technical teams can learn to embrace AI by champion-led experiments, simple tools and clear leadership to boost productivity safely.

By Caitlin Stephens • 6 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Azzet hires Geoff White to lead Australian real estate
Professional Development

Azzet hires Geoff White to lead Australian real estate

Azzet names former Victorian industry chief Geoff White National Director of Real Estate as it ramps up luxury property listings in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI & skills to reshape UK project management by 2026
Professional Development

AI & skills to reshape UK project management by 2026

AI, sustainability and upskilling will transform UK project management by 2026, shifting managers from task delivery to strategic leadership.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
New UK institute launches to professionalise innovation
Professional Development

New UK institute launches to professionalise innovation

A new UK Institute of Innovation Management has launched to professionalise innovation, set standards and accredit innovation leaders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Skillsoft wins AWS EMEA Training Partner of the Year
Professional Development

Skillsoft wins AWS EMEA Training Partner of the Year

Skillsoft Global Knowledge has been named AWS EMEA Training Partner of the Year 2025 for its cloud and AI skills programmes across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Firms lag on tailored training as cyber & harassment rules loom
Professional Development

Firms lag on tailored training as cyber & harassment rules loom

Most UK firms still rely on generic compliance training as tougher cyber, harassment and sanctions regimes loom, VinciWorks research shows.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Gallagher expands Gold Coast training hub with new hires
Professional Development

Gallagher expands Gold Coast training hub with new hires

Gallagher boosts its Gold Coast training hub with two new hires and expanded digital learning tools for security technicians and end users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Training gap drives staff to quit as AI reshapes jobs
Professional Development

Training gap drives staff to quit as AI reshapes jobs

A new TalentLMS report warns staff are ready to quit as AI reshapes roles, workloads soar and training time vanishes from the job.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland
Professional Development

Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland

Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann has been elected ACS Queensland chair for 2026/2027, the branch's first woman leader in 15 years.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
UK senior freelancers drive AI adoption & work longer
Professional Development

UK senior freelancers drive AI adoption & work longer

UK freelancers over 50 are embracing AI and upskilling weekly, as many plan to extend their careers well beyond traditional retirement ages.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Cegal expands UK tech apprenticeships & mentoring schemes
Professional Development

Cegal expands UK tech apprenticeships & mentoring schemes

Cegal boosts UK tech apprenticeships and mentoring with Microsoft-backed training to tackle IT skills gaps and fast-track new talent.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025