Every summer, one of the world’s largest financial institutions hosts an intensive, week-long internship orientation for hundreds of college graduates and interns worldwide. This year, they wanted more than a standard slide deck, they wanted to wow Gen Z with modern, engaging corporate training.
The Challenge
Today’s young professionals are digital natives, trained to swipe past anything static or stale. Safety protocols, banking 101, and corporate policies aren’t exactly binge-worthy content, but they’re essential. Our mission: turn “must-know” into “can’t-miss” and show how corporate onboarding can be made Gen Z-ready without big budgets.
Micro-Tweaks, Mega Impact
We didn’t reinvent the wheel. Instead, we made smart, low-cost learning design tweaks that completely changed the learner experience—proving you can deliver modern employee orientation without blockbuster spend.
Constant Motion That Captures Scroll-Speed Attention
Subtle movement and morphing graphics kept every screen alive, mimicking the motion Gen Z expects from social feeds.
- Built-in slide transitions created a flow that felt more like a seamless video than a fragmented slideshow.
- On individual slides, subtle animations kept eyes engaged without pulling focus from facilitators’ key messages.
Silent Video Loops + Storytelling with a Face
Forget bullet points. Getty stock clips replaced static lists—no audio, no acting, just dynamic visuals that held attention.
- We didn’t just show content; we introduced characters. Instead of listing safety tips, we followed fictional young professionals through their day—city streets, public transit, ride shares, and more.
- We built a “mini-series” starring Javier, from his childhood piggy bank to his retirement celebration. Learners discovered how each bank division supported him at every stage of life, showing how corporate training modernization can humanize even technical topics.
- We handpicked Getty videographers whose aesthetic matched the client’s brand and sourced multiple clips with the same characters so it felt consistent and binge-worthy—like a favorite streaming show, not a training glitch.
Interactive Exercises That Drive Action
Small groups mapped Javier’s needs to specific bank products and divisions, then shared insights, turning passive learning into active problem-solving.
- We elevated an existing activity with richer video visuals and scripted facilitator notes to ensure smooth introductions, clear instructions, and insightful debriefs.
By introducing Javier at the very start of the program, learners were invested in his success long before the exercise began, transforming “an activity” into a mission they wanted to complete.
Why It Worked
This isn’t just pretty slides. It’s behavioral design. Short bursts of movement, relatable characters, and hands-on activities speak Gen Z’s visual language and tap into proven learning science for better retention.
Results and Feedback
Leaders who rarely hand out praise took notice. Internal SMEs called the sessions “engaging” and “refreshing.” Even the bank’s notoriously strict QA team approved the creative elements. A huge win for corporate training innovation.
Takeaway for L&D Pros
You don’t need a blockbuster budget to create blockbuster training. Smart, strategic tweaks—movement, story, visuals, interaction—turn “check-the-box” orientation into an experience participants rave about, remember, and apply.
Every learner deserves a “Javier moment”. Whether you’re onboarding interns, rolling out compliance, or re-energizing existing programs, we’ll help you create Gen Z-friendly learning experiences that stick.
Let’s chat about your goals and start designing something memorable.
