Employee Motivation

A successful online training course goes hand in hand with Employee Motivation. Read on to discover how to increase intrinsic or extrinsic motivation in your corporate learners, and offer them a meaningful online training experience.

April 6, 2016

Millennials vs Baby Boomers: 4+4 Tips To Treat Different Age Groups In eLearning

Millennials were born during the rise of the digital revolution, while baby boomers grew up in a world mending itself after a lengthy war. Though they are different in a myriad of ways, they both have a thirst for knowledge, and eLearning is often their go-to solution to quench it. In this article, I’ll delve into both generations, so that you can create multigenerational eLearning courses.
by Christopher Pappas
April 5, 2016

Gamification In Learning Management: What’s A Stick Without A Carrot?

Wondering what all the fuss around gamification in eLearning and gamification in Learning Management is about? This article explains the fundamental approach to incentives and disincentives that are provided by conventional techniques and gamification in order to broaden the tools learning managers can use to ensure that their trainees are getting the most out of training, and aligning to the organizational strategy.
by Allen Partridge
March 17, 2016

7 Tips To Motivate Baby Boomers In eLearning

Motivation is what prompts us to do better, to learn more, and to take strides toward our goals. This makes it a powerful tool in online learning environments, which is why we must identify the motivational factors for one of the largest learning generations – baby boomers. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips to motivate baby boomer learners and give them an eLearning experience they’ll never forget.
by Christopher Pappas
March 12, 2016

The Self-Determination Theory In Online Training: A Practical Guide

As the famous Dwight D. Eisenhower once said: “Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it.” Motivating corporate learners is one of the greatest challenges that Instructional Designers face. However, the Self-Determination Theory may be able to help you create inspiring, engaging, and emotionally-centered online training experiences that capture the true essence of motivation.
by Christopher Pappas
January 29, 2016

2 Reasons To Give Your Boss To Invest In Employee Training

“40% of employees who receive poor job training leave their positions within the first year”, according to Go2HR. Investing in employee training early will lead to a better office environment in the long run. While this may prove to be challenging financially, especially for startups, the investment will pay off in the long run and save money over time.
by Boaz Amidor
January 15, 2016

7 Tips To Engage And Inspire Modern Learners In eLearning

Modern learners can adeptly navigate the virtual landscape. They are on-the-go, and demand that their eLearning go along with them. But how can you design an eLearning course that keeps up with the ever-evolving needs of modern learners? In this article, I’ll show you not only how to instruct the tech-savvy learners of today, but also how to inspire and engage them.
by Christopher Pappas
December 30, 2015

5 Proven Ways To Engage Employees In Your Virtual Classroom

Chances are, your employees aren't exactly excited to participate in online training. This situation makes it however much harder to transfer knowledge, so dealing with your staff's lack of enthusiasm is crucial. In this article, I'll share 5 proven ways to engage employees in your virtual classroom so that you can make sure that your workforce understands the importance of online training and develops the motivation and determination to be an integral part of your company’s success.
by Christopher Pappas
December 25, 2015

7 Success Factors To Win The Bet With Overwhelmed Corporate Learners

Modern corporate learners are dealing with challenges that are unique to this digital era. In addition to long work hours and stressful job duties, employees are often weighed down with tech obligations. Emails and social media sites make their professional lives easier, in some respects, but they can also stand in the way of skill development and knowledge retention. In this article, I’ll discuss how to design effective online training experiences for overwhelmed corporate learners, so that they can acquire the skills they need to improve work performance.
by Christopher Pappas