Learning at Work Week 2025
Learning at Work Week takes place from 12th to 18th May 2025 and is a fantastic opportunity for organisations across the UK to show their commitment to staff development, boost morale, and promote a culture of continuous learning.
Whether you’re a large corporation or a small team, getting involved doesn’t have to be costly or time-consuming. It’s about creating meaningful learning experiences that engage and inspire.
Here are some practical ways you can mark Learning at Work Week in your workplace.
Host Lunchtime Learning Sessions
Lunchtime learning is a low-cost way to introduce new ideas and skills. You could invite internal team members to share knowledge on a specific topic, or bring in external speakers to talk about leadership, wellbeing, or industry trends.
These bite-sized sessions encourage collaboration and spark conversations across departments.
Run Financial Wellbeing Training
Financial stress is one of the leading causes of workplace anxiety, and offering support in this area can make a big difference.
This Learning at Work Week, consider organising financial wellbeing training. Our expert-led seminars and webinars provide practical, jargon-free information to help employees manage their money better, understand their financial options, and feel more confident about the future. It’s an easy way to show your team you care, while promoting financial literacy.
Launch a Peer Learning Initiative
Encourage staff to learn from each other by setting up a mentoring or buddy system.
More experienced employees can support newer team members, or colleagues with different specialisms can trade skills. Peer learning helps to break down silos and build stronger relationships.
Offer Online Courses or Subscriptions
Not all learning needs to happen face-to-face. Give employees access to online learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning.
Let them choose courses that interest them personally or align with their development goals. You could also create a learning leaderboard to gamify participation throughout the week.
Highlight Success Stories
Celebrate staff who have taken steps to grow their skills – whether through training, qualifications, or self-directed learning.
Sharing their stories via email or internal comms channels can inspire others to get involved and make learning feel like a core part of your company culture.
Set Up a Learning Library
Stock a small space with books, magazines, and resources related to professional and personal development.
Ask staff for recommendations, and encourage borrowing and discussion. It’s a simple but effective way to promote ongoing learning.
Learning at Work Week is a chance to reinvigorate your workplace culture and invest in your people.
