HR.com has announced the winners 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. These awards highlight excellence in creating learning experiences that build skills, foster employee growth, and prepare businesses 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 strategies and automation. Among the honorees, Harbinger Group received the Learning Tech Product Award for its AURA initiative, 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.
Lenovo was awarded the Best Implementation of Learning Tech Award, 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 a focus on adoption, the team 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 a full list of winners, visit the HR.com Awards page. HR.com is the largest network of HR professionals, committed to helping HR professionals advance their careers and find optimal solutions to enhance job performance. 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, the most comprehensive HR exam prep program for SHRM/HRCI certification, in-person HR conferences, HR tools, and legal compliance updates. Learn more at www.HR.com.
