Blog & news

Can LinkedIn's new AI feature be trusted with the inherently human task of coaching?

Four achievable, science-backed hacks to help you learn more effectively

Meta has recently announced its intention to focus Facebook’s marketing strategy on Gen Z – a plan that has fallen on sceptical ears. So what can L&D learn from its mistakes when it comes to marketing learning to Gen Z?

OpenAI has recently released their new model GPT-4o, so we're comparing and contrasting three Gen AI models to see how they measure up.

In this piece, we’ll explore the connection between communication and learning – and why they are so closely intertwined.

If the phrase “corporate training” sends you to sleep, you’re not alone – and that’s precisely why we believe this concept is long overdue for a rebrand.

What does it mean to integrate your tech stack with your LMS? In this blog, we'll explore the many benefits of integration.

LMS: One acronym, hundreds of possibilities. How could a Learning Management System benefit your team? We round up the biggest benefits.

Employee onboarding can be daunting, both for new starters and their managers. So how can you make it easy, smooth and even fun? Here are five steps.

Should Spotify - and other consumer apps like it - be entering the elearning market? We take a look at this shift and explore what it means for the future of digital learning.

Learn how to upskill yourself in six actionable steps with our easy-to-follow guide.

A fool-proof breakdown of essential Gen AI terms for Learning and Development professionals

Looking for some examples of how a Learning Management System can help you achieve your business goals? Our latest blog details use cases from real Thrive customers.

What exactly is a streamlined L&D team, and how can you make the most of it? We explore some top tips.

LMS implementation can be a daunting task, so we've rounded up ten actionable tips to make implementing and launching your platform as stress-free as possible.

We explore the importance of mental health support for HR professionals, and provide six actionable steps to provide it.

What are the non-negotiable learning platform features to look out for? In this blog, we list our top nine LMS must-haves.

Social learning has so many benefits, and your platform should be set up to facilitate it. In this blog, we explore why social learning is so important and what that looks like in the workplace.

Is AI a threat to our humanity, or an opportunity to learn a new way of thinking? This edition of the Thrive Learning blog unpacks the risks and benefits.

Gamification in learning: what exactly is it, and how can it benefit your workplace learning and development strategy? Read our blog to find out how you can unlock the cheat code.

Where do you start with workplace learning programmes? In this blog, we round up 8 questions to kick-start your training efforts.

How well does AI understand human empathy? The Thrive Content team set out to discover how they could use Artificial Intelligence to craft compelling, human learning content.

Parental leave should include everyone. In this blog, we explore the merits of an enhanced policy and how to implement it.

If you're wondering how to implement Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace, it all starts with onboarding. Here are six actionable tips to get you started.

We explore some ways in which you can achieve business success by switching your LMS.

Discover the indispensable role that joy plays in effective learning, and how you can create experiences to support it.

Find out how to raise menopause awareness in the workplace, and support your colleagues with six actionable tips.

How to drive a self-directed learning culture and the benefits they reap for you, your learners and your organisation.

We're rethinking the concept of employee engagement, and exploring six key ways to actually make a difference.

Everyone has gaps in their knowledge - so how do you go about filling them? In this blog, we'll explore how artificial intelligence can help.

Overemployment is becoming ever more common - but what can this phenomenon tell us about the state of workplace skills?

As 2023 draws to a close, we're sharing valuable insights from some of our top podcast guests this year.

How to set professional goals in the New Year, and start 2024 with a bang!

We explore what causes employee burnout, what the symptoms look like, and whether or not reskilling could be a potential solution.

In this blog, we'll explore how you can make work a more attractive proposition for older workers in the age of The Great Retirement.

What do you need to consider when designing learning experiences for Neurodiverse employees? In this blog, we explore the key principles to keep in mind.

In this blog, we round up the five most in-demand soft skills, and explain how you can develop them.

We'll explore the factors to keep in mind when choosing a format for your learning, so you can make sure you're always making the most impact.

Learning myths are pervasive and harmful, so in this blog we're debunking 5 of the most common misunderstandings about the way people learn.

We explore three of the most common concerns about using AI in the workplace, whether they're warranted, and how to mitigate them.

Read our top five takeaways from 2023's World of Learning Conference in Birmingham.

The highlights from Thrive Live 2023, our biggest customer event yet.

Flexible workplaces: While a lot of organisations are moving towards a more flexible future, there are some CEOs who are digging their heels in. What can we learn from the debate, and what are the benefits of being a truly flexible workplace?

We've rounded up five insightful, actionable L&D lessons from businesses like Krispy Kreme and Sumo Group.

In celebration of Happiness at Work Week which begins on the 25th September, we're offering a list of small changes that make a happier workplace.

Make your hospitality business a fun and welcoming environment for neurodiverse customers and colleagues with these eight tips.

Why are forward-thinking L&D leaders moving to Thrive? We're pausing to reflect on some wisdom from DECIEM, Frasers Group, Westmorland Family and Dunelm.

We’re thrilled to have been awarded, alongside Jet2holidays, the Gold Award for Best Use of Social Collaborative Learning at the 2023 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards.

Onboard new retail starters quickly, efficiently and effectively with these actionable tips.

In this blog, we'll uncover why food safety is so important - and the many negative effects of poor food hygiene practices.

The hospitality industry is currently experiencing a shortage of an estimated 200,000 workers - so could L&D be the answer?

What is an inclusive environment in retail, and how can gender neutral language help us get there?

What's in store for you at Thrive Live

Which is better: the five day work-week, or it's fun, younger cousin the four day work-week?

Create a coaching culture to support the development of your people - at every level.

LMS vs LXP: Decoding the alphabet soup of learning platforms

We’re excited to have been honoured with the prestigious Gold award at the Digital Technology Leaders Awards for Digital Project of the Year.

3 ways to help your new starters settle in smoothly, while incorporating compliance training

How this new tech will impact productivity, collaboration and inclusivity

9 future-focused trends for success

How to harness Artificial Intelligence tools to provide real business impact

Onboarding, training, and developing employees for retention in today's economy

Thrive Live takes place in London on 28th September 2023, and welcomes influential figures Mo Gawdat and Baroness Karren Brady as its headliners.

5 ways to truly engage your learners in compliance training

Why you might just need compliance training, now more than ever

ChatGPT is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to leveraging AI for L&D

See the highlights from a day of innovation, inspiration and insight

Make sure you are tracking these 10 KPIs to ensure your compliance training is working at maximum efficiency.

Modern L&D professionals have to be agile to deliver results against business objectives. Learn how to prioritise your tasks for maximum impact.

It's spring cleaning season, so we're sharing our top tips for decluttering your learning platform and bringing it back to life!

Cometh the hour, cometh the person who has been upskilled to a satisfactory level and can now complete whole new tasks.

In a continuation of our series on prepping L&D for rough economic trends, we’re covering our top tips for creating your budget for the year ahead.

Heard of ChatGPT? Of course you have! Here's five ways that the L&D community can use this cutting edge technology to enhance learner experience.

Tech bloat is a multi billion dollar problem for companies around the globe. But how does this affect L&D and how can you combat it?

You shouldn’t have to, but there may come a time that you need to prove L&D is worth investing in. This article will help you do just that.

If you don’t think you have the budget to change your learning platform, you may be hurting you and your bottom line

That’s a wrap. Another unforgettable year to reflect upon. But what story does the data tell? Well we’ve crunched the numbers to bring you our thoughts on the last year.

Finalising your L&D strategy for 2023? In this blog we take a step into the future and predict what’s going to be on the agenda for modern L&D teams to focus their efforts on next year.

Learning Platform leader, Thrive, wins two top accolades in London’s Business Brilliance Awards for Brilliance in Customer Service and CEO of the Year.

In case you missed our webinar with Sophie Wood, L&D partner at Lottoland, we are recapping the core takeaways from the stellar session.

The learning technology company that already supports Scottish Government, Aberdeen City Council and British Transport Police will continue serving public sector organisations to revolutionise their approach to learning and maximise L&D budgets.

How creating learning campaigns can help drive connections at work - and beyond.

As we near the end of a year jam-packed with innovation and transformation in L&D, we’re collecting our thoughts and honing in on the forward-thinking industry figures that we’ll be following in 2023. Scroll the list for some serious inspo!

Thrive CEO and Founder Sean Reddington was named as a finalist for CEO of the Year at the Business Brilliance Awards, while Thrive was shortlisted for Brilliance in Customer Service.

Shine a light on your learning, engage your audiences and motivate them to drive their own development with these powerful marketing tips.

Ann Summers employees will be able to take advantage of Thrive's platform and mobile app, providing a complete modern learning and communications strategy.

In true Thrive fashion, you have probably seen us causing a tonne of noise around marketing your learning. But what marketing skills does your L&D team need to start driving increased engagement and awareness?

Fast-growing SAAS technology company Thrive has been shortlisted for Learning Technology Organisation of the Year, Best Learning Platform Implementation (with customer Bally’s) and Best Use of Social and Collaborative Learning Technologies (with customer Ted Baker), while Senior Designer Tim Shelton is in the running for Learning Developer of the Year.

Discover what ableism is, where it may be present and how to challenge it.

Choosing a new learning platform? There’s a lot of BS out there when it comes to industry “experts”, so here are the best learning tech comparison sites you can trust.

A look into what adaptive learning is, how it can benefit L&D teams and how it can help upskill and re-energise your learners.

How vendors should be supporting you to make better use of your content, and avoid content chaos.

Thrive is revolutionising skill tracking for organisations, but how do you use this data to achieve your business goals?

Having replaced almost every major LMS on the market, we know that it can feel daunting, and it’s tempting to stick with what feels familiar. So we’ve put together this list of things to consider if you’re thinking of switching your Learning Platform.

Looking back on Pride Month, we explore how to go beyond rainbow washing your logo and create an inclusive workspace for all employees, all of the time.

It’s time soft skills got a rebrand. Discover why soft skills are actually power skills.

From skills to mentorship, here are 6 ways to boost internal mobility in your organisation.

Sumo scooped silver in 'Best Use of Digital Technologies' at the 2022 UK Employee Experience Awards, in partnership with Thrive.

The British fashion and homeware retailer upgrades its learning platform to Thrive, creating one central place for internal communications, training resources, upskilling and knowledge sharing.

The Sumo team used Thrive to reinvent and reinvigorate their learning culture - to brilliant effect.