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
The research is clear: onboarding makes a difference when it comes to engagement, retention, and new hire productivity. For example, new hires who undergo a thoughtful, structured program are 69% more likely to remain with their company for up to three years. And organizations with a standard onboarding process say... more
With time and attention in short supply, it’s no surprise that many of us search for video content to answer our burning questions or explore topics of interest. In 2024, visitors to the Litmos YouTube channel spent more than 4,000 hours watching Litmos videos, which included trailers for Litmos training... more
Effective employee training not only builds skills and knowledge, but also boosts the morale, confidence, and productivity of your workforce. But great employers know that creating an exceptional learning experience isn’t just about delivering necessary training information; it’s about engaging employees and ensuring they can apply what they learn in... more
Onboarding is a critical process that shapes an employee’s initial experience with a company. For HR and L&D professionals, ensuring a smooth employee onboarding process is not just about compliance. It’s about facilitating learning, fostering engagement, and setting the foundation for long-term success. The complexity of onboarding can overwhelm new... more
Whether you’ve changed jobs recently or it’s been a while since you were the “newbie,” you probably have a few key criteria that you look for in a prospective employer. Like shopping for a car, there are must-haves (air-con, Bluetooth connectivity, and built-in navigation) and nice-to-haves (turning your car on... more
Autonomous learning, self-directed learning, a culture of continuous learning — all of these are different ways of describing learner-centric workplace training. This means that learners take the initiative in the workplace by participating in training when they need it, setting learning goals, developing appropriate skills, and choosing the order and... more
