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Is L&D becoming more cross-functional?

Journalist: Elizabeth Howlett, People Management Magazine

ended 04. May 2023

I have some short deadline news comment (no later than 3pm) on LinkedIn's future of learning report which found the percentage of L&D pros working more closely with leaders has grown significantly year over year: 44% are working with HR, compared to 39% last year

I wanted to ask why it's important for L&D to work with HR and what might explain the slight decline from 2022 

Also, 77% of L&D pros say their role became more cross-functional in the past year - why is that? 

2 responses from the Newspage community

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Kate Underwood
Managing Director / HR Director at Kate Underwood HR and Training
The finding from LinkedIn's Future of Learning report is a positive trend. It suggests that organisations are recognizing the importance of L&D as a strategic function and are investing in developing their employees to drive business success. Let's face it at the moment achieving those financial goals is paramount, especially for small businesses.

Working more closely with HR is also a positive development, as HR plays a critical role in managing the workforce and ensuring that employees have access to the training and development opportunities they need to perform their jobs effectively. By collaborating with HR, L&D professionals can better understand the needs of the organisation and design training programs that align with the overall business strategy.

Skilled trained and motivated teams will always create a more productive workforce and show how important HR and L&D can contribute to the overall strategic plan of an organisation not just the 'pink and fluffy'.
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Susan Heaton-Wright
Managing Director at SuperStar Communicator
My experience is that I am being asked to support employees with changes in the organisation; for example using technology effectively in business conversations and to increase efficiency in working.. But also being brought in as part of the "Last chance" process of dismissal. Certainly my role is not exclusively facilitating and designing content in 2023.