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-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 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, led by Team Leader Erika Johnson. Lenovo's Grow@Lenovo team delivered a transformational, enterprise-wide Workday Learning implementation that redefined global learning. Through strong cross-functional collaboration and 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."
For business and technology leaders, these awards underscore the critical role of AI and automation in upskilling workforces. Companies like Harbinger Group are demonstrating how structured AI adoption can transform employee development, while Lenovo's implementation shows the power of enterprise-wide learning platforms to drive continuous growth. The impact is significant: as AI reshapes industries, organizations that invest in intelligent learning technologies will gain a competitive edge in building agile, future-ready teams.
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