Ep 81 - People Experience With Josh Novelle, VP of People Experience & Insight at HSBC

This podcast episode explores the evolving role of Learning and Development (L&D) within organizations, emphasizing the need for L&D to adapt to the specific needs of each business and align with the wider people function. It highlights the challenges and opportunities organizations face in transitioning to becoming skills-based and discusses the importance of understanding the purpose of technology and learning functions within an organization. The episode also addresses the question of whether L&D is an essential function for enterprises and delves into the challenges faced by L&D in defining its purpose and effectively communicating its value to stakeholders. It emphasizes the significance of aligning HR initiatives with a clear business strategy and highlights the need for personalized learning experiences that are tailored to individual goals and aspirations. The podcast concludes by emphasizing the importance of relevancy and simplicity in corporate learning and the need to align learning with the needs of the people it serves.