EP 35: Building a “Hire to Retire” Culture Through Strategic Learning and Development

Learning Matters

In this episode of Learning Matters, Doug Wooldridge sits down with Dr. Sherri Brooks, Chief Learning Officer at Baptist Memorial Health Care, to explore how her team is creating a “hire to retire” employee experience through innovative learning strategies.

With over 22,000 employees across three states, Dr. Brooks shares how Baptist is:

✅ Making L&D more flexible and accessible for frontline healthcare workers

✅ Revamping leadership development across all levels

✅ Leveraging Skillsoft’s Percipio platform to support upskilling and retention

✅ Partnering with local colleges to reskill Patient Care Assistants into higher-impact roles

✅ Using AI for scenario-based coaching and course development

Whether you're in healthcare or just looking to improve employee engagement and retention, this episode is packed with practical, people-first strategies that scale.

📚 Learn more about Dr. Brooks’ book, The Echo: A Call to Greatness: https://drsherribrooks.com📱 Connect with Dr. Brooks on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherribrooks

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