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The 5 DON'Ts for ​​HR and L&D Leaders in 2025

The 5 DON'Ts for ​​HR and L&D Leaders in 2025

To drive real impact in 2025, HR and L&D leaders must let go of outdated practices. This checklist highlights five common pitfalls to avoid and how to future-proof your learning strategy.

Insights you’ll gain

Insights you’ll gain

Why AI skills alone aren’t enough

Combine AI literacy with emotional intelligence to build adaptable teams.

How to stop wasting time on generic skills

Use skill gap analysis to identify and train the right competencies.

Why learning shouldn’t be a checkbox exercise

Embed continuous learning into daily work to drive lasting impact.

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“Take a conscious approach to which skills your workforce needs today and which skills you are training. Then launch quarterly upskilling solutions that target the specific skills you identified.”
Marta - 5 Donts

Global L&D Specialist at Electrolux Group

"The business need is my north star. I leverage data from our clients and identify common pain points our operators are facing. That’s what I use to dictate the learning content.”
Simon Brown - 5 Donts

Training Project Manager at Mirakl

“L&D and HR leaders have to be intentional with the skills they train. The more you make your trainings targeted and focused, the more impact and ROI you will gain.”
Lisanne - 5 donts

Enterprise L&D Team Lead at Lepaya

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“Take a conscious approach to which skills your workforce needs today and which skills you are training. Then launch quarterly upskilling solutions that target the specific skills you identified.”
Marta - 5 Donts

Global L&D Specialist at Electrolux Group

"The business need is my north star. I leverage data from our clients and identify common pain points our operators are facing. That’s what I use to dictate the learning content.”
Simon Brown - 5 Donts

Training Project Manager at Mirakl

“L&D and HR leaders have to be intentional with the skills they train. The more you make your trainings targeted and focused, the more impact and ROI you will gain.”
Lisanne - 5 donts

Enterprise L&D Team Lead at Lepaya

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