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May 7, 2025 | Articles, Employee Training, Onboarding

LaborMax Staffing Standardizes Onboarding to Drive Retention, Engagement, and Value

Learn how LaborMax Staffing used their Litmos LMS to refine their proprietary “Progressive Learning Model,” turning inconsistent training and high turnover into a high-impact culture of learning. In the fast-paced and often challenging world of staffing, consistency and engagement are paramount. LaborMax Staffing, a national staffing company founded in 2002,... more

May 5, 2025 | Articles, L&D

Coaching vs. Managing in L&D

There is a growing conversation about the distinction between managing learning and coaching for learning. Though these two roles may seem similar at first glance, they serve fundamentally different purposes and demand distinct mindsets and approaches. While management tends to focus on structure, process, and performance outcomes, coaching prioritizes individual... more

Apr 28, 2025 | Articles

Can professional services firms use L&D to drive digital transformation?

The professional services sector has always been respected for its specialized knowledge. Law firms, consultants, accountants, architects, financial planners and so many other experts are essential to the business operations of every industry. When a business doesn’t have knowledge in-house or is making a big change, they bring in an... more

Apr 7, 2025 | Articles

Using Empathy to Build Better Feedback Mechanisms Into L&D

Feedback is a crucial element in fostering employee growth and performance improvement in workplace learning. Yet, too often, feedback mechanisms are transactional, rigid, infrequent, or even anxiety-inducing, limiting their effectiveness. Empathy, when integrated into feedback processes, transforms them into powerful tools for engagement, motivation, and meaningful learning. By adopting an... more

Feb 18, 2025 | Articles, Employee Training, Learning Engagement

How L&D Professionals Can Combat Learning Fatigue in the Workplace

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

Jan 15, 2025 | Articles, Webinar

Webinar Recap: Using Storytelling to Create Memorable and Effective Learning Experiences

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

Jan 7, 2025 | Articles, Employee Training

Your Checklist for Creating Exceptional Employee Training Experiences

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

Dec 10, 2024 | AI, Articles

How AI Can Support Self-Directed Learning in the Workplace

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

Dec 5, 2024 | Articles, Employee Training

What is ‘The Big Stay’ and How Will it Impact L&D in 2025?

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

Dec 3, 2024 | Articles

Instructional Design Glossary: eLearning Terms to Know in 2025

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

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