In today’s fast-paced workplace, employees are often expected to engage with training and professional development opportunities continuously. While these initiatives are essential for employee growth and organizational success, they can sometimes overwhelm employees, leading to burnout. L&D professionals play an important role in preventing burnout by fostering a supportive, and... more
Executing onboarding is often a bigger challenge than building it. After all, what use is a comprehensive sales onboarding strategy without the support and follow-through? In this article, I’ll share nine ways that you can push your sales onboarding program past the planning stage and begin executing. These tips will... more
It’s safe to say that in 2025, most employees have at least a basic awareness of environmental, social and governance (ESG) concepts and how those concepts relate to their workplaces. To make ensure that everyone in your organization, from frontline workers to C-suite executives, understand the real-world impact of ESG... more
Change is an inevitable part of any organization — and big changes can cause employees to drift and disengage at work. Whether it’s a company-wide transformation or an individual career shift, employees often find themselves needing to reconnect and re-engage with their workplace. This is where employee re-onboarding comes in.... more
For many organizations, onboarding is a fast-paced process crammed into a new hire’s first week. While an initial intensive approach may seem efficient, it often results in information overload, diminished retention, and an underwhelming employee experience. L&D and HR professionals play a critical role in designing onboarding programs that not... more
Revenue leaders in every industry have a basic grasp of how crucial partnerships are for growth and success. But many are at a loss when it comes to getting the most out of those partnerships. How can you ensure that your partners aren’t simply sellers of your brand, but passionate,... more
When we talk about employee onboarding, we’re often referring to new hires who have been recruited from the job market for a specific role in your organization. But how do you onboard an existing employee who makes a move within your organization? What sort of learning does that existing employee... more
Creating engaging and effective learning content starts with good storytelling. But crafting compelling narratives for learning programs can be a daunting task when you’re the only instructional designer or L&D professional on the team. In this article, I’ll share some simple strategies and tools that you can use to become... more
According to a recent Sapio Research report, 75% of security professionals witnessed an increase in cyber attacks over the past 12 months and 85% of these incidents were attributed to the rise of generative AI. In many cases worldwide, artificial intelligence (AI) is helping protect companies and fight hackers. Conversely, hackers are using... more
Key takeaways Storytelling is a powerful tool in learning and development as it engages the learner’s attention, recall, and memory. The three-part structure of storytelling (separation, initiation, and return) aligns with many instructional design models. The perspective used in storytelling can shape the context and create different levels of emotional... more
