What is Self-Directed Learning and Why Does It Matter Now? Self-directed learning is an instructional approach in which individuals take the initiative to assess their learning needs, set goals, identify resources, and evaluate outcomes. It shifts the responsibility for learning from external trainers to the individual, enabling personalized and flexible... more
Updated Monday, August 18, 2025 From “The Big Stay” to “The Great Flattening”: What’s Next for Workplace Learning? Since publishing this article in December 2024, rapid technological and economic shifts have transformed “The Big Stay” into what many are calling “The Great Flattening.” In 2025, our team published a series... more
We can’t predict where you are reading this. In the past, we could have been more certain. We would have assumed you were sitting behind a well-positioned desk, on a lumbar-supportive chair, with optimum lighting, reading from a computer screen at the correct eye level—all within a traditional office environment.... more
Updated on December 1, 2025 Mental models are invaluable tools for helping learners make sense of complex information, solve problems effectively, and retain knowledge over time. Mental models are simplified representations of the world that people use to interpret data, make decisions, and guide behavior. For L&D professionals, understanding how... more
Key Takeaways The manufacturing industry is facing a large skills-gap, with millions of jobs needing new or upgraded technical capabilities. Online and mobile training delivered via the right learning management system (LMS) can help current workers upskill and reduce the risk of production delays or talent shortfalls. Choosing an LMS... more
A critical process for any organization, onboarding sets the tone for a new employee’s experience and integration into company culture. It’s not just about paperwork and introductions; it’s about preparing employees to succeed. Learning and development (L&D) professionals play a pivotal role in this process, equipping new hires with the... more
The work-from-home days may be over — at least at some companies. Companies like Amazon, Google and Goldman Sachs have been making headlines with their return to the office (RTO) policies. Amazon, for example, announced an initiative requiring employees to return to work five days a week, beginning in 2025. Why... more
Litmos recently published an informative guide for HR leaders looking to maximize leadership development training to meet modern workforce needs. The HR Playbook For Transformative Leadership Training provides timely and actionable advice for improving employee performance and talent retention through strategic leadership training. This blog post will explore the key... more
Focusing on in-person or piecemeal employee training can be a barrier to productivity and engagement in a remote work environment. Learning in the flow of work (LIFOW) is an increasingly common training concept that integrates training seamlessly into employees’ daily tasks. In this article, we’ll discuss how LIFOW can benefit... more
When we think about work benefits, we tend to think of the essentials, like health insurance and retirement plans. We might even think of perks like unlimited paid time off (PTO), flexible work hours, free lunch, or gym memberships. But what about benefits of employee training and development? A recent... more
