HR.com has announced the recipients of its 2026 Future of Learning Technology and Upskilling Awards, recognizing organizations and solution providers that are transforming workplace learning through innovation, intelligent automation, and technology-enabled development. The awards highlight excellence in creating learning experiences that build skills, foster employee development, and prepare organizations for the future of work.
As learning technologies continue to evolve, this year's winners are redefining learning and development by building workforce capabilities, accelerating employee growth, and driving measurable business impact through forward-thinking learning strategies and automation. The awards cover multiple categories, including the Learning Tech Product Award and the Best Implementation of Learning Tech Award.
Harbinger Group received the Learning Tech Product Award for its AURA platform, an AI upskilling and readiness initiative that redefines employee development through structured, role-based learning, responsible AI adoption, and capability building. AURA fosters an AI-first culture by driving workplace impact through real-world application of learning.
Lenovo was honored with the Best Implementation of Learning Tech Award for its Grow@Lenovo team, led by Erika Johnson. The team delivered a transformational, enterprise-wide Workday Learning implementation that redefined global learning. Through strong cross-functional collaboration and a focus on adoption, they created a seamless future-ready learning experience that drives continuous growth and business impact.
Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, commented, "Learning and development is helping organizations build more capable, adaptable teams. This year's winners are using smarter, innovative technology to create better learning experiences that fuel employee growth and help organizations prepare for what's next."
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These awards underscore the importance of leveraging technology to create learning experiences that not only build skills but also drive measurable business outcomes. As the workplace continues to evolve, such innovations are critical for organizations aiming to stay competitive and prepare their workforce for future challenges.
