Development Nerds with Candice Mitchell

The L&D and HR Partnership: How to Build a Powerhouse People Strategy


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Learning and Development (L&D) and Human Resources (HR) aren’t two separate functions, they’re two sides of the same coin.

If you’ve ever felt like L&D is treated as an afterthought, just the training arm of HR or a line item on someone else’s to-do list—this video is for you. In this episode, we unpack what real partnership looks like between HR and L&D, and why that partnership is the key to unlocking better retention, performance, engagement, and business results.


We’ll explore:

✅ Why HR and L&D still operate in silos—and what that’s costing you

✅ What true alignment actually looks like inside high-performing organizations

✅ How to shift from being a service provider to a strategic partner

✅ Practical, doable steps to build trust and influence (even if you’re not in the C-suite yet)


Plus, I’ll give you three simple, high-impact things you can do this week to start showing your value as a partner, not just a learning provider.


Whether you’re in HR, L&D, Talent Development, or somewhere in between, this is your invitation to rethink your role, show your impact, and create people strategies that actually work.

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Development Nerds with Candice MitchellBy Candice Mitchell