Professional Development (PD) stories - Page 5

SMEs prioritise AI and face-to-face meetings, but US firms outpace UK peers on dedicated staff and appetite for external AI advice.

Language learning platform Preply secures $150 million to boost AI tools and global growth, valuing the business at $1.2 billion.

AI is shrinking routine coding vacancies but boosting demand for developers who can design systems, integrate tools and think strategically.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rosendin has promoted Chad Constance and Jason Karseboom to Operations Managers, boosting senior leadership amid Arizona's growing semiconductor and data centre sectors.

AI investments face a market correction as 95% of firms see no 2025 returns, amid rising skills gaps and declining entry-level tech roles, says report.

SMACT Works doubles its US workforce in 2025 as it advances AI, cloud and data capabilities to enhance Oracle consulting and client outcomes.

Siemens' Expedite - Skills for Industry microcredential has earned ABET recognition, setting a new standard in digital industry workforce development.

Ringover has introduced Pitch Room, an AI-driven sales training tool enabling teams to simulate calls with virtual customers for personalised, scalable learning.

Emergn has launched Stella AI, an integrated platform offering AI-driven coaching and tools to streamline product management across the entire lifecycle.

Practical DevSecOps has formed an Advisory Board with Erika Voss and Cecil Su to tackle the global shortage of up-to-date cybersecurity skills through strategic training.

Corporate treasurers are transforming from back-office roles to strategic partners, driving value creation and growth by 2030, says EY's global report.