We’ve just passed Valentine’s Day 2021 – a notable marker for the halfway point in a short month, and this year is already picking up momentum. It’s shaping up to be a year of rebuilding and reenergizing (after whatever 2020 may have depleted). All month, the Litmos blog has been... more
If there is one positive thing that can be taken away from 2020, it’s that you are capable of getting through anything. It was tough, but you made it! Well done. Welcome to 2021. Now, after the year we’ve just had, it’s pretty safe to say everybody is ready to... more
In the TV show, Schitt’s Creek, there’s an ongoing inclusion of the song “The Best” by Tina Turner. It pops up in the form of an acoustic serenade, an endearing lip sync, and it even finds its way into a pivotal scene in the show’s finale. In our last Lenny... more
The learning and development world has been abuzz about microlearning for some time now. It’s been a top trend on nearly every industry list for several years, although there are some common misconceptions about what microlearning is, and how best to use it. No longer controversial or new, it’s fair... more
Fans of the TV show Schitt’s Creek might recall the scene where Alexis Rose asks her former daytime soap star mother Moira what her favorite season is to which she hilariously replies, “Awards.” The writers of the show may or may not have known this scene would be a precursor... more
High learner engagement is always among the top goals for training professionals. There are plenty of best practices to drive toward that goal, including customizing your LMS interface. But before we get into details on that, let’s set a baseline on what the term learner engagement really means. Learner engagement... more
The surge in remote work this year has meant that many companies have had to reevaluate their L&D programs. Despite the rise of online training, most companies prefer in-person training sessions. Research from Brandon Hall Group shows that 96% of companies provide instructor-led training, and according to Training Industry, most... more
Click to see the full infographic The global spread of COVID-19 raises uncharted health and safety concerns for organizations. Many companies are choosing to keep their physical locations closed through at least the end of 2020. However, a percentage of organizations are beginning to re-open under strict new policies, as... more
The expectations of working from home are often not the same as the reality. Employees may imagine themselves getting up in the morning, pouring a cup of coffee, and productively working from nine to five, before exiting their home office to enjoy some personal time. In reality, however, they may... more
Let’s face it, “fun” and “exciting” aren’t usually the first words that come to mind when you think about online compliance training. In fact, for many employees, the mere thought of compliance training may bring back memories of endless hours spent clicking through boring modules or watching countless videos featuring... more
