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Sponge and Newcross Healthcare Solutions celebrate Learning Technologies Awards shortlisting.

Sponge’s partnership with Newcross shortlisted in the category of ‘Best Technology-based Onboarding Programme’.

An L&D leader’s guide to the new FCA Consumer Duty.

In July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced changes to the Consumer Duty. Below is an overview of the new rules, and the role L&D will need to play to ensure firms meet the requirements.

Sponge and Travelodge shortlisted for Personnel Today award for data-driven digital learning.

The UK’s largest independent hotel brand has partnered with Sponge since 2020, to assist in the deployment of a data-driven compliance learning strategy.

Sponge wins three gold Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards!

The digital learning provider won two gold awards in the ‘Best Advance in Compliance Training’ category and one gold award in the ‘Best Advance in Custom Content’.

Sponge on track to become Youth Verified® through partnership with Youth Group.

Announcement reflects Sponge's ambition to drive DE&I by expanding its youth network and talent pipeline. The youth verification process will further align Sponge to the wants, needs and challenges of young people in the UK.

How can the financial and professional services sector establish a culture of learning to compete with digital disruptors?

In our final insights report following Learning Technologies 2022, we turn our attention to the world of finance and professional services. Following a decade of expansion since the 2008 crash, the industry is feeling the pressure from digital disruptors.

Is the technology sector a victim of its own success?

In the fourth of five industry reports following Learning Technologies 2022, we turn our attention to the tech sector. Following a huge expansion of the industry post-COVID 19, this blog looks at the impact of the 'Great Resignation' and digital skills gaps, developing a soft skills learning strategy, and why a robust data analytics platform will help to protect your learning strategy from failure.

The burning questions L&D should be asking about the metaverse.

Amongst L&D professionals, the metaverse might seem like a distraction from the abundance of daily priorities they are tackling. But is this something that L&D should be taking seriously, now? Might it in fact contribute to more effective and efficient learning strategies? What can L&D do to get ahead?

What are the top 3 insights for L&D in the manufacturing and automotive industry?

In the third of five industry reports following Learning Technologies 2022, we turn our attention to the manufacturing and automotive sector. This blog looks at the three ways that L&D can capitalise on the sector’s growth post-COVID-19 and support the transition to ‘Industry 4.0’.

LT22 presentation: developing authentic learning for the care sector.

At Learning Technologies 2022, Mark Story, Head of Learning Innovation at Newcross Healthcare, delivered a passionate and inspiring talk about how Newcross partnered with Sponge to deliver immersive, virtual onboarding for 45,000 nurses and care workers. Watch the live recording of Mark's conference talk.

Enhance your L&D training with Sponge’s new Learning Science handbook.

From understanding how adults learn, to unlocking training techniques that capitalise on neuroscience, Sponge’s new handbook showcases the science of good learning to L&D leaders, managers, and design practitioners.

LT22 Seminar: How to progress on the data maturity scale.

In this presentation, filmed at Learning Technologies 2022, Sponge’s Head of Product Innovation Zach Romain discusses the four-stage data maturity model, and the six steps for progressing an organisation along the data maturity scale.

What are the top 3 insights for L&D in the retail industry?

Continuing our series of industry reports following Learning Technologies 2022, we turn our attention to retail – a sector that is awash with post-pandemic potential. This blog looks at the three key insights for L&D professionals in retail to consider to help satisfy current needs and ensure future success.

What are the top 3 priorities for L&D in the pharmaceutical & healthcare industry?

Welcome to the first of five industry specific reports exploring the emerging learning technologies transforming workplace learning. The Learning Technologies 2022 Conference explored a myriad of challenge areas for L&D leaders, but how do we cut through the noise and identify key sector-specific priorities to meet these challenges head-on? We begin this series with an analysis of the pharmaceutical & healthcare L&D landscape.

Sponge Brochure 2022: Evolve your people at the speed of global change.

The world has changed, and you need to evolve your people, fast. Read how Sponge can support you in this journey!

Webinar: My Year with a Neuroscientist - Scientific Insights Applied to Workplace Learning.

Have you ever wondered what real-world digital learning would look like if you took the combined influence from the complexities of neuroscience with the secrets of the learning brain?

The results are in…What is L&D’s main priority for 2022?

At Learning Technologies 2022, we asked visitors to our stand to take part in a rather unique poll! As the dust settles on an excellent event, we are ready to assess the results and reveal what you consider to be the biggest challenge for your learning strategy right now.

Developing Authentic Learning for the Care Sector.

Welcome to our special ‘Learning Technologies’ edition of Expert Views. In this Q&A interview, Mark Story, Head of Learning Innovation at Newcross Healthcare, discusses how behavioural change can be achieved through immersive technology, authentic storytelling, and real-life characters.

Building Workforce Resilience, Part 3: The Implementation.

As we round off our three-part series on skills for workforce resilience, this final article focuses on tips and techniques that have been shown to generate results and influence behaviour change.

Building Workforce Resilience, Part 2: The Skills.

In this second article in our three-part series, we share the soft and tangible skills organisations are investing in globally, as employees adjust to post-pandemic life.

Building Workforce Resilience, Part 1: The Need.

When skills needs are both ‘soft’ and ‘digital’, where should you invest? Over the next three articles, we’ll explore how learning leaders can build a more resilient workforce by embedding skills at the core.

Sponge Group’s Enhanced Digital Learning Capabilities Recognised with ‘Core Leader’ Status in 2022 Fosway 9-Grid™.

Following two years of successful organic growth, alongside critical acquisitions, Sponge Group has been elevated to the category of 'core leader' in the 2022 Fosway 9-Grid™.

Get Started with Learning Analytics: A Playbook for L&D Leaders at the Early Stages of Data Maturity.

This playbook aims to support learning leaders looking to close the gap between the demand for meaningful data, and the ability to provide it.

Watch our Latest Webinar on Demystifying Learning Culture - Discover What Yours is and How to Change it.

During a recent webinar, hosted by the Learning & Performance Institute, Liz Hardwell, Head of Learning Solutions at Sponge, revealed the questions organisations need to ask to analyse their learning culture and the pioneering strategies that advanced L&D teams are using to shape theirs.