AI, Anxiety, and the New Psychology of Workplace Learning
Wednesday 29 April 2026
LT Seminar Theatre 10
LT Exhibition
Is it workforce apathy for upskilling, or have we been misdiagnosing the problem?
Employees today are overwhelmed. They face endless content, unclear career paths, and relentless change.
As the psychological demands on learners grow, join us to explore:
• The real reason learners disengage.
• Why attention spans are not the problem.
• Discover career anxiety
• How AI can shift learners from paralysis to agency:
• See real life examples
This seminar will provide practical insights into the psychology of modern learners and the changing role of L&D and HR.
- • Recognise the causes of low engagement
- • Recognise the levers to reduce cognitive load and career anxiety
- • Recognise which AI interventions can support learner confidence
- • Reframe L&D strategy around the new psychology of workplace learning