HR.com has announced the recipients of its 2026 Future of Learning Technology and Upskilling Awards, recognizing organizations and solution providers that are reshaping workplace learning through innovation, intelligent automation, and technology-enabled development. The awards celebrate 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 include two key categories: the Learning Tech Product Award and the Best Implementation of Learning Tech Award.
The Learning Tech Product Award was presented to Harbinger Group for its initiative AURA, an AI upskilling and readiness program that redefines employee development through structured, role-based learning, responsible AI adoption, and capability building. AURA fosters an AI-first culture, driving workplace impact through real-world application of learning.
The 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.
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."
The full list of winners is available at www.hr.com/awards. HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, is committed to helping HR professionals advance and build meaningful careers. Over 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com for career development, networking, and compliance. Offerings include 300+ leading-edge HR Research Institute industry studies, innovative professional education with 500+ annual webcasts and virtual courses, and the most comprehensive HR exam prep program for SHRM/HRCI certification. For more information, visit www.HR.com.
