The allocation of learning and development (L&D) budget has never been more important, as employers bid to maximise the return on any investment.
The battle to attract and retain the best talent continues to top the business agenda for leading organisations. Having a strong employer brand is a prerequisite just to compete.
HR was once viewed as a transactional, often side-lined business function. No more. It has evolved in many cases into a central business unit helping to shape people processes.