The success of any training initiative, particularly for new hires, is measured by one crucial outcome: knowledge retention. Traditional onboarding often overwhelms new users, leading to the infamous "forgetting curve." Microlearning is the most effective modern antidote, but for the information to truly "stick," organizations must employ scientifically proven techniques powered by strategic technology. For industries like Health care, Finance, and Mining, where new user errors carry high costs, these techniques are non-negotiable for achieving rapid, reliable competence. 1. Spaced Repetition: The Science of Retention The most critical technique for making knowledge stick is spaced repetition. Instead of cramming, the system delivers short, focused refreshers (Microlearning Courses) at expanding intervals (e.g., 1 day, 3 days, 7 days after the initial training). The Technology: This is managed by the AI-Powered Learning Platform, which acts as the intelligent scheduler within the Microlearning LMS. It tracks the exact moment a new user is likely to forget a concept and intervenes with a quick reminder quiz or flashcard. Industry Example: A new Banking teller who just learned a complex cash handling procedure is automatically sent a 90-second retrieval quiz via the Microlearning Application three days later. This deliberate, automated practice moves knowledge from short-term to long-term memory. 2. Retrieval Practice: The Active Engagement Loop Passive viewing of content yields minimal retention. Knowledge sticks when the user is forced to actively recall it. This is known as retrieval practice. The Technique: All Microlearning Tools and Microlearning Software should prioritize interactive elements over passive video. After a new hire in Retail watches a video on store security procedures, the system should immediately present a short, scenario-based quiz asking the user to apply the knowledge. Content Creation: The Microlearning Authoring Tools used by L&D must be designed to easily build these interactive quizzes. The efficiency of the AI-powered Authoring Tool helps L&D teams rapidly transform compliance documents (e.g., in Insurance) into engaging retrieval exercises, ensuring the training is both fast to produce and highly sticky. 3. Contextual Reinforcement: Learning in the Flow of Work New users are often overwhelmed by their new environment. For knowledge to stick, it must be instantly relevant. Microlearning platforms excel at delivering contextual reinforcement. The Platform: A robust Microlearning Platform ensures that job-critical information is available via the Microlearning Application at the point of action. For a new hire in Oil and Gas, a quick troubleshooting guide is instantly accessible on their tablet while performing equipment checks. This immediate application reinforces the training and reduces the chance of costly errors. Industry Example: A new technician in Pharma accessing a complex piece of laboratory equipment can pull up a 2-minute "how-to" video on the device, ensuring the training sticks because they are using the knowledge immediately to complete a real task. 4. Gamification and Social Learning Engagement boosts retention. For new users, gamification—using points, badges, and leaderboards—provides a sense of achievement and encourages competition, making the learning process sticky and fun. Furthermore, social features on the Microlearning Platform allow new users to ask quick questions of experienced colleagues, building confidence and accelerating cultural integration. By strategically combining the science of spaced repetition and retrieval practice with intelligent technology—especially the adaptive scheduling of the AI-Powered Learning Platform—organizations can ensure that new user training is not a temporary event, but a foundation for lasting, error-free competence across all sectors.