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The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.

On World Mental Health Day, experts stress the urgent need for empathetic leadership to tackle growing mental health challenges in the high-pressure cybersecurity sector.

A Skillsoft survey highlights that 35% of global employees lack confidence in their skills, with UK employees particularly concerned about job security and training effectiveness.

Skillsoft launches the Compliance Suite to aid businesses in risk-based learning amid budget constraints and rising regulatory demands. The suite aims to enhance risk management skills.

On AI Appreciation Day, industry leaders highlight AI's transforming role across sectors from cybersecurity to logistics, urging ethical and innovative practices.

Skillsoft and Microsoft have launched a generative AI upskilling programme aimed at enhancing global business productivity by equipping workforces with AI expertise.

Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.

Nearly all L&D professionals are taking action by developing soft skills, building professional networks and upskilling in other technical areas.

Skillsoft's Lean Into Learning Report reveals a 37% YoY increase in time spent upskilling, with 16 million badges issued.

Skillsoft's annual Lean Into Learning Report reveals a 37% YoY increase in time spent upskilling and a 25% YoY increase in badges issued.

By building new competencies, organisations across industries realise the benefits that come with the cloud: scale, cost-saving, and efficiency.

If the goal is to win hearts and minds, formal awareness training can fall short and often doesn’t inspire people to care.

Skillsoft has achieved integration status with Workday, providing customers with an integration that connects Workday Learning with Skillsoft Percipio.

The capability enables organisations to determine their learners’ proficiency across in-demand technology, leadership and business skills.

Skillsoft's 2021 Annual Learning Report reveals a surge in learning and development, with a 55% rise in learners on its platform.

Skillsoft has released its latest annual report exploring skills gaps, training and development, compensation, and job satisfaction in the IT industry.

Almost a quarter of British 16-17 year olds are planning a career in the technology sector since the pandemic hit, new research shows.

Half of all work tasks set to be done by machines by 2025, says World Economic Forum report. This could worsen inequality, warn experts.

COVID-19 has led to changed work practices in APAC, with workers wanting greater flexibility and focus on mental wellbeing, says Skillsoft survey.

The research shows the Asia-Pacific workforce is eager for ongoing flexibility and a focus on personal well-being in the post-COVID-19 workplace .