HR in Review · 2025-06-04 · 36 min
This episode features Chris Robinson, Senior L&D & Culture Manager at Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group. We focus on the state of play for UK skills, what businesses can do to ensure they are future skills ready; and which skills will be in greatest demand. Chris gives his tips and advice plus ways in which Octopus EV are tackling the skills shortfall. Guest: Chris Robinson, Senior L&D and Culture Manager, Octopus EV With over 7 years of experience across fast-paced start-ups and scale-ups - including restaurant delivery, rapid grocery, and EV leasing - Chris brings a unique blend of expertise across L&D, operations, and people management. He specialises in designing and implementing learning strategies, building progression frameworks, creating engaging onboarding and leadership programmes, and using data to close skill gaps. Alongside his L&D credentials, Chris has a strong background in operational excellence, hiring, and stakeholder engagement, as well as driving internal communications, employee engagement, and wellbeing initiatives.
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