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
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
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
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 skill acquisition. Learners who participate in self-directed learning become increasingly... more
The Great Resignation has ended, taking with it a series of concerns about employee retention and finding hires with the right skills. However, this does not mean that Learning and Development (L&D) professionals — who were tapped by leadership to solve many of the problems associated with the Big Quit... more
As we approach 2025, the landscape of instructional design and eLearning continues to evolve at a rapid pace. To help you stay ahead of the curve, Litmos has compiled this comprehensive glossary of instructional design terms. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the Learning & Development... more
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 to design for mental model... 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
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
