HR.com has announced the recipients of its 2026 Future of Learning Technology and Upskilling Awards, honoring organizations and solution providers that are reshaping workplace learning through innovation, intelligent automation, and technology-driven development. The awards highlight excellence in creating learning experiences that build skills, foster employee growth, and prepare organizations for the evolving future of work.
As learning technologies advance, this year's winners are setting new standards by building workforce capabilities, accelerating employee development, and delivering measurable business impact through forward-thinking strategies and automation. The award categories include the Learning Tech Product Award and the Best Implementation of Learning Tech Award.
The HR.com Learning Tech Product Award was presented to Harbinger Group for its AURA initiative. AURA is an AI upskilling and readiness program that redefines employee development through structured, role-based learning, responsible AI adoption, and capability building. It fosters an AI-first culture, driving workplace impact through real-world application of learning.
The HR.com Best Implementation of Learning Tech Award was given to Lenovo, with Team Leader Erika Johnson recognized for her leadership. Lenovo’s Grow@Lenovo 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.
“Learning and development is helping organizations build more capable, adaptable teams,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “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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