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Employee Handbook
Transforming a 10-page PDF into engaging eLearning
A traditional PDF Employee Handbook was redesigned into an interactive eLearning experience to enhance engagement and ensure employees fully understand key policies and expectations during onboarding.
Audience
New or returning seasonal employees between the ages of 18-25 to work in a mid-sized packaging warehouse environment
Responsibilities
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Subject Matter Expert consultation
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On-site evaluation
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Needs assessment
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Instructional Design
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eLearning Development
Tools Used
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Articulate Rise 360
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Microsoft Office
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ChatGPT
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YouTube
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
The Problem
Employees were given a 10-page PDF Employee Handbook during onboarding, but the text-heavy format resulted in low engagement and incomplete reading. This led to gaps in understanding key policies and expectations, ultimately contributing to inconsistent and problematic behaviors on the job.
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10 page PDF was being used as the Employee Handbook
The Solution
The Employee Handbook was reimagined as a structured, interactive Rise 360 course that guides learners through key policies and expectations in a clear, engaging format. Content was organized into manageable sections to support focus, retention, and completion.
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Engaging visuals and subtle animations to increase attention and reduce cognitive fatigue
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Built-in knowledge checks to reinforce understanding of key policies and expectations
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Interactive elements to encourage active learner participation
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Responsive design for seamless access across desktop and mobile devices
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Completion tracking to ensure accountability and confirm course completion
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Sample sections from training module
My Process
ADDIE Framework
Analysis
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Met with company SME and toured warehouse
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Identified key content gaps and areas of low engagement
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Reviewed the original 10-page PDF handbook
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Defined learning goals and performance outcomes
Design
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Determined course structure and lesson flow
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Selected interaction types (tabs, knowledge checks, etc.)
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Created a storyboard to map content and engagement points
Development
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Built the course in Rise 360
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Incorporated visuals, animations, and interactive elements
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Developed knowledge checks aligned to key policies
Implementation
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Prepared course for onboarding delivery
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Ensured accessibility across devices
Evaluation
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Considered learner comprehension and completion
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Reflected on opportunities for future improvement
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