Tag: onboarding

December 9, 2022

Welcome to your new job. Get ready to not know where anything is and whom to ask. Starting a new job—often after a series of interviews, skills tests and background checks—is challenging enough, but a confusing and non-intuitive onboarding experience […]

October 11, 2022

Since its inception, the global pandemic has continued to have a long-lasting impact on how we buy, work, and also how our businesses operate.  As such, user behaviour has naturally evolved, leading to developments in customer experience (CX) to meet […]

February 2, 2022

The onboarding process is HR’s opportunity to create an experience that energizes new employees. Individuals who feel welcomed, prepared and appreciated in their first week are more likely to stay and be committed to the organization. Providing technology, usernames and […]

January 18, 2022

The talent shortage is hitting most organizations hard. While most companies know that solving for that shortage requires a holistic approach, many HR leaders are stymied at how to attract, keep and grow their workforce. Besides the traditional and newer […]

December 22, 2021

As 2022 quickly approaches, the Great Resignation weighs heavily on every HR professional’s mind. In the past year alone, leaders have seen an unprecedented amount of turnover. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of November 1, there are […]

October 26, 2021

Your vision: Consistently recruit and onboard accountants who match your expectations. Transforming your vision into a reality, however, remains an uphill climb. But with the right approach, you can quickly and easily recruit and onboard outstanding accountants. Your business is […]

July 15, 2021

Organizations go through quite a lot to hire employees, so capitalize on that success with a thoughtful and effective onboarding strategy. I recently asked Keith Kitani, CEO of GuideSpark, some critical onboarding questions and am happy to share them with […]

May 5, 2021

As unemployment falls and the job market ticks back up, finding talented individuals to fill out your workforce gets harder and harder. On top of that, turnover is at an all-time high, costing businesses millions of dollars. When a skilled […]

May 3, 2021

Employee retention is always important, but when hiring is difficult, it’s even more so in the spotlight. After all, when it’s tough to replace employees who leave, it’s critical that as few employees leave as possible. Here are some employee […]

April 2, 2021

Companies take a wide variety of approaches to train new employees. Some may refuse to hire those new to the field and insist new hires have at least a couple years of relevant experience. These companies might devote minimal to […]

December 10, 2020

Has your onboarding process been updated recently? Better yet, do you provide a clear and structured onboarding experience for employees that keeps them engaged, even during a busy time like the holidays? According to a survey by CareerBuilder, 36% of […]

December 1, 2020

Employers spend a lot of time planning new hires’ onboarding. But what about the new hires themselves? What should they be doing to set themselves up for success in the days, weeks, and months following their acceptance of a job […]

October 12, 2020

Gallup estimates that employee turnover can cost companies one-and-a-half to two times an employee’s annual salary—a conservative estimate for replacing the employee who leaves. To combat this employee attrition, many organizations try to implement effective onboarding initiatives. Shockingly, one statistic […]

September 24, 2020

Employees are the biggest asset of any enterprise; that’s why they are always searching for new and competitive employees. However, hiring and retaining talent is quite tricky these days. Once the HR team completes the recruiting process, the next and […]

September 11, 2020

Over the last 7 or so months, organizations have had to adapt to the new normal brought on by COVID-19. Social distancing guidelines forced recruiters and hiring managers to adopt a fully digital hiring process, and the same goes for […]

July 22, 2020

With employees working from home for varying periods of time, bringing them back into the workplace shouldn’t be an afterthought. In fact, it’s a good idea to think about these returning employees as new employees entering the workplace. Some onboarding […]

July 15, 2020

According to one expert, first impressions of your organization begin before a new hire comes on board, which means it’s time to rethink your onboarding process. Erwin Van Der Viist, Founder and CEO of Speakap, refers to preboarding as “the […]

July 7, 2020

What is onboarding, and why is it important? Onboarding is the process of integrating new team members into a business with the goal of familiarizing them with the company, as well as expectations, processes, procedures, and guidelines. It may also […]

June 11, 2020

Onboarding is a crucial part of the new hire process for any organization. Even seasoned industry experts can benefit from learning the rules, norms, culture, and processes of their new work home. A refresher on the industry trends most near […]

May 19, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned everyday life upside down. Millions of Americans are now working from home. And while the current pandemic will certainly end, the transition back to “normal” life is likely to be gradual, with many predicting that […]