Navigating the Relationship Between L&D and HR with Lauren Cunningham | Episode 15

L&D and HR - a match made in heaven, or a marriage of inconvenience? Whatever opinion you hold, there’s no escaping the fact that at some point in your L&D journey you will most likely work with, or sit within, a HR function. In this episode we’re joined by Lauren Cunningham - ​​L&D Manager at Bumble - to help us navigate this partnership and work through the hurdles that can hinder your harmonious efforts!

Running Order: 

00:00 Intro

05:19 Building relationships to avoid silos

08:34 Changing your approach once you move into a function

11:07 Testing and iterating to achieve results

14:02 Budget implications of moving into a function

16:06 Myth-busting perceptions around L&D!

18:20 Figuring out where to start as the first L&D hire

20:08 Where you should position L&D in your organisation

20:55 Quickfire round

How to connect

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenleacunningham/

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