Leveraging L&D to increase 2026 staff engagement

Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 12.30PM-1.30PM, Melbourne CBD

Leveraging L&D to increase 2026 staff engagement

Date: Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Time: 12.30PM-1.30PM
Venue: Level 12/276 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

In today’s workforce, retaining top talent requires more than promotions or pay rises. Learning and development (L&D) plays a critical role in keeping people engaged, particularly in organisations where roles may be specialised, career pathways are limited, or progression slows over time. This session is designed for leaders who want to use L&D to drive long-term engagement, re-energise employees who may feel they have “topped out,” and build a culture where continuous learning supports retention and performance.

Key session takeaways:
• How to use L&D to retain high performers and support career growth without relying on promotion
• Practical ways to create personalised development pathways
• Ideas for embedding learning into everyday work
• Coaching, mentoring, and peer-learning models that strengthen connection and confidence
• Common L&D pitfalls and how to avoid them

This session will provide practical, ready-to-apply strategies tailored to the realities of modern workplaces.

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About our speaker Hanna Jacobsen

About our speaker

Hanna Jacobsen is an award-winning learning and development leader passionate about creating impactful learning experiences that help people and organisations thrive. With over a decade of experience spanning educational publishing, EdTech, consulting, and corporate L&D, she brings deep expertise in strategy, design, and implementation.

As Group Learning Partner at Orora, Hanna leads global learning initiatives supporting a 4,000+ workforce across ANZ, North America, Europe, and the Middle East. A dedicated advocate for the L&D profession, she also serves as President of the Vic/Tas Divisional Council at the Australian Institute for Learning and Development, where she fosters community through professional development and networking events.

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