L&D Industry Research

Insights into how L&D teams work, what challenges they face and where the field is heading

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"This is a fantastic resource for the L&D community! The insights on salary ranges and negotiation practices are particularly valuable."

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L&D Compensation Report 2025

Our latest research looks at how companies are approaching leadership in 2025. What’s working? What’s changing? What do leaders actually need right now? If you’re involved in shaping leadership development in your company, this might be useful.

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What tools are L&Ds using in 2025?

This report highlights the tools L&D professionals rely on, including learning platforms, survey tools, and content creation tools. It offers valuable insights for both teams and solo professionals to make smarter, more informed choices.

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Leadership Development Practices 2025

We’ve analyzed how L&D compensation varies across roles, regions, and experience levels, and the insights are now live. Whether you're benchmarking your own salary or making decisions for your team, the report is packed with data you can use.

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The State of L&D Careers 2026

This report explores how L&D professionals are navigating their careers in 2026, drawing on survey responses from 193 practitioners worldwide. It covers the tightening job market, what drives progression and what blocks it, the mid-career squeeze, and the gap between the strategic work people want and the delivery-focused roles organisations actually offer. It offers honest insights for both teams and solo practitioners on hiring, influence, skills, wellbeing, and the role of community in a shifting profession.

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