The L&D Knowledge Hub
Uncover L&D tools and resources that solve your learning challenges and enhance your talent strategy.
Key L&D topics
Dive into the top Learning and Development topics, from increasing your learning impact to preparing your teams for the future of work.
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Future of Workforce Resilience
Discover how leading firms are increasing people and organizational resilience through hiring, upskilling and psychological safety.
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The L&D Strategy Guide
Explore the key components of a successful L&D strategy and gain insights into experts' learning tactics.
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Research and guides
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Employee Retention Tool
Calculate key retention analytics and uncover your attrition blindspots to retain your top performing talent.
Try the toolPeople as strategy: Solving the 6 challenges every leader faces
The real growth bottleneck isn’t systems or capital - it’s people. And the HR and L&D leaders driving tangible business impact know this.
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Events
How Flix retained 87% of high performers with strategic upskilling
Dive into Flix's L&D strategy to retain and develop top performing talent in a hyper-growth environment.
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Case studies
Discover the L&D Glossary
Looking to broaden your knowledge of key L&D concepts? Explore our glossary for in-depth L&D terms and related resources.
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How HR can measure impact: Wendy van Tol, PwC, on the ‘Theory of Change’
Wendy van Tol explains how HR leaders can use the Theory of Change framework to translate people initiatives into measurable business value, capture the true drivers of impact, and build stronger strategic influence at the executive level.
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Learning & Development FAQ
What is Learning and Development (L&D)?
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L&D refers to the structured approach organizations take to enhance employee skills and performance. An L&D leader is responsible for areas such as leadership training, upskilling initiatives and career progression programs.
How does L&D contribute to business performance?
Effective L&D strategies help companies close skill gaps, boost productivity, and drive innovation. When learning initiatives are aligned with business priorities, employees are better equipped to meet evolving market demands, leading to measurable business impact.
What are the different types of L&D roles in a business?
L&D teams consist of diverse roles that work together to design, implement, and optimize learning programs. Key roles include:
- L&D Manager/Director – Develops the overall learning strategy and ensures alignment with business goals.
- Instructional Designer – Creates engaging and effective learning materials based on adult learning principles.
- Learning Experience Designer – Focuses on user experience, ensuring learning programs are accessible, interactive, and impactful.
- L&D Business Partner – Acts as a bridge between L&D and business units, ensuring learning initiatives address real workforce needs.
- Corporate Trainer/Facilitator – Delivers training sessions, workshops, and coaching to employees.
- Learning Technology Specialist – Implements and manages digital learning platforms, tools, and analytics.
How is Learning & Development (L&D) different from HR?
While L&D and HR both focus on people, their roles within an organization are distinct:
- HR (Human Resources) manages recruitment, employee relations, compensation, and compliance—ensuring the right people are hired and supported.
- L&D (Learning & Development) focuses on upskilling employees, career growth, and aligning workforce capabilities with business strategy.
- Learning Experience Designer – Focuses on user experience, ensuring learning programs are accessible, interactive, and impactful.
- L&D Business Partner – Acts as a bridge between L&D and business units, ensuring learning initiatives address real workforce needs.
- Corporate Trainer/Facilitator – Delivers training sessions, workshops, and coaching to employees.
- Learning Technology Specialist – Implements and manages digital learning platforms, tools, and analytics.
HR builds the foundation of a strong workforce, while L&D ensures employees continue to grow, adapt, and contribute to long-term success.
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