HR Hiring Policies

Ugly is an understatement when it comes to the original slides in this eLearning development challenge. 😂 I gave them a much-needed makeover with plenty of color, interactivity, personality, and intentional representation.

The Concept

As part of Tim Slade’s eLearning Designer’s Academy, we were challenged to transform three very dated PowerPoint slides about HR hiring best practices into a more engaging learning experience.

With my background in Human Resources, I couldn’t resist using all three and giving them a grand makeover. I wanted the redesign to feel more modern and interactive while also representing a broader range of people and experiences.

An all-in-one computer site on a white desk with plants on each side. On the computer screen is “HR Hiring Policies, how to hire the right people for the right job” with a begin button below. To the right are three smiling people dressed professionally with an office environment in the background.

The Process

Take a look at the original slides. I wasn't lying when I said they were bland!

Original PowerPoint title slide. "HR Hiring Policies, Hire the Right People for the Right Job." In the center is a basic stick-person appearing perplexed with a question mark above their head.
Original PowerPoint slide with "Tips from the Experts". On the right is a simple cartoon showing two people at a desk, shaking hands.
Original PowerPoint slide "The Interview Setting." The slide is text-heavy several general tips and explanations.

I started by completely reimagining the visual design, using Canva to create custom graphics and adding audio and sound effects to give the experience more personality and depth.

For the narration, I used both my own voice and the voice of my friend Adil, recording and editing the audio with Audacity and Camtasia. Including different voices and accents was an intentional part of creating a learning experience that reflected more than the typical corporate training cast of characters.

Finally, I added interactions throughout the experience to keep learners actively involved. Because come on—we’ve all sat through enough dull training. 😉

“You showed diversity and inclusion with different accents. That is equally as important as making sure images are diverse and I really like that!”

Tim Slade, creator of The eLearning Designer’s Academy

The Result

During Tim's live review of my project, he specifically highlighted the intentional inclusion of different accents and voices—not just diverse imagery. He noted that using a non-native English speaker as one of the characters represented an aspect of inclusion that was rarely discussed or practiced in eLearning at the time.

His feedback reinforced something that continues to shape my work today: inclusive learning design goes far beyond who appears in the images.

Try it out for yourself!