This highlight video is from the May 16th 2024 Skills-First Milwaukee Talent Development Conference @ GE HealthCare, session Optimizing Onboarding in M&A | Strategies for Cohort Learning to Boost Employee Retention
"Cohort learning is a flexible, group-based experience that emphasizes social interaction and practical application." -- Tim Chudy
This Concurrent Breakout session provided valuable insights into using cohort learning to enhance employee retention during onboarding. Experts from Good Year and Intrepid, Julian Malnak and Tim Chudy shared practical strategies for designing and implementing effective cohort learning programs. Here are three key takeaways:
- Cohort Learning Benefits: Fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, boosting employee connection and retention. Suitable for various organizational needs like onboarding and leadership training.
- Effective Design: Uses diverse methods, including live sessions, asynchronous learning, gamification, and multilingual support. Programs should be flexible and meet learners where they are.
- Continuous Improvement: Regularly collect and analyze data on user engagement to refine the cohort learning experience. Programs like Goodyear's OnRamp highlight the importance of storytelling, manager involvement, and community building.
"One of the most important things when you bring people in across the globe is you have to take language into account. That's been part of our journey as well." -- Julian Malnak
Julian emphasized the importance of inclusivity in global organizations. This highlights the need for multilingual support and cultural sensitivity in onboarding processes.
By adopting these strategies, organizations can create engaging and effective onboarding experiences, leading to higher employee satisfaction and retention.
