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Workplace learning and [human resource development] HRD are considered legitimate topics for study and investigation alongside organisational strategies and practices. Considers key themes in the workplace learning literature in addition to its relationship with HRD. Identifies a paradigm shift from formalised, intermittent and discontinuous learning to increasingly informal, experiential, asynchronous and real-time situated learning. Highlights three contemporary themes in both the workplace learning and HRD literatures, namely: knowledge, expertise, competence and capability; organisational learning; and employability and career issues.