HR Glossary

What is Learning and Development (L&D)?

The organizational function responsible for designing training strategies, building employee capabilities, and aligning skill growth with business objectives through structured programs and continuous learning initiatives.

Why it matters in hiring

Learning and Development (L&D) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with L

• Lateral Hiring
• Leadership Development Program
• Learning Management System (LMS)
• Learning Pathway
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• Living Wage
• Lohnsteuer - Wage Tax (Germany)
• LWF - Labour Welfare Fund

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