Building Better Learning Journeys: Learner Homes That Put Employees in Control of Their Growth Susan Smit March 18, 2025

Building Better Learning Journeys: Learner Homes That Put Employees in Control of Their Growth

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela

Learning isn’t a one-time event, it’s an ongoing journey. Employees expect easy access to training, personalized recommendations, and a learning experience that fits into their daily work rather than disrupting it. That’s where Learner Home comes in. A customizable Learner Home isn’t just a dashboard; it’s the key to an engaging and structured learning experience. By offering personalized content, clear progress tracking, and seamless integration with career goals, it transforms how employees grow within an organization.
Project Spotlight

Learner Home in Action: Linde

Linde partnered with Octily to develop a dedicated dX Custom Page. This engaging and user-friendly entry point to Cornerstone OnDemand was designed specifically for Linde’s vertically integrated Digitalization team, dX. It supports their unique training and learning needs by providing seamless access to digitalization resources. The page encourages employees to discover something new every day while keeping essential materials easily accessible.

Inspiring employees daily with easy access to digital resources and a gateway to continuous learning.

The Employee Experience: Supporting Their Development Journey and Growth

Great learning experiences help employees reach their potential. They guide employees to develop their skills and achieve their goals. It highlights essential opportunities such as certifications, career-building courses, and skill-based learning paths, making progress easy to follow and rewarding to achieve.

The experience should feel seamless. Easy access to resources removes frustration, making learning intuitive and rewarding.

Learning should feel like an opportunity, not an obligation.
Project Spotlight

Learner Home in Action: Henkel

Henkel partnered with Octily to create a personalized Learner Home that simplifies access to learning. The platform features quicklinks and clear overviews of essential trainings, giving employees an easy and engaging learning experience. Henkel’s team can update some of their learner home content independently, ensuring it remains relevant and aligned with their goals.

Supporting Henkel’s commitment to accessible learning, seamless experiences, and continuous employee development.

What Makes a Learner Home Valuable?

Think of it as more than just a tool. It’s a launchpad for growth. A great Learner Home paves the way for progress, helping employees celebrate milestones, discover new skills, and unlock opportunities.

With the perfect blend of structure and flexibility, it becomes a powerful learning companion:

Personalized Dashboard

Shows relevant courses and progress.

Achievements Overview

Highlights milestones and earned badges.

Career-Aligned Learning Paths

Guides employees with structured programs.

Quick Access to Resources

Keeps learning materials easy to find.

Source: Microsoft

A strong Learner Home is more than a dashboard. It is a partner in growth
Project Spotlight

Learner Home in Action: Technip Energies

Technip Energies partnered with Columbus Consulting and Octily to create a custom Learner Home tailored for their 15,000 employees. Octily developed a dedicated template within the Octily Content Editor (OCE), enabling the Technip Energies team to build and manage seven pages for their learning domains, similar to academies. This template gives them full control to update and manage content independently, ensuring the learning platform stays dynamic, engaging, and aligned with their goals.

Empowering Technip Energies teams to manage the learning journeys they want to offer, easily adapt to new innovations, and support employee growth.

Learner Homes: Driving HR Impact Through Growth

The impact of a well-structured Learner Home extends beyond employee growth. Research shows that companies with strong learning cultures achieve a 24% increase in productivity (The HR Digest) and are 11% more profitable while doubling their employee retention rates (Gallup).

For HR teams, Learner Homes create measurable impact:

Increases Engagement

Relevant learning keeps employees involved.

Connects to Career Growth

Aligns learning with professional goals.

Provides Valuable Insights

Offers HR data to measure impact and guide decisions.

A successful HR strategy builds careers, not just courses.

The Ripple Effect of a Great Learner Home

A well-designed Learner Home has an impact that extends beyond courses. It nurtures a culture of continuous growth, making learning feel natural, rewarding, and empowering. Employees are motivated to reach their potential, while HR gains a powerful tool that drives development, engagement, and business impact.

A strong learning culture becomes a competitive advantage, attracting top talent and retaining existing teams. With personalized experiences and intuitive access to resources, employees feel supported in their careers, leading to better performance and higher satisfaction.

Ready to empower your employees and drive real impact with a personalized Learner Home? Explore more:

A meaningful learning experience builds more than skills. It builds a thriving culture.
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