Tag: onboarding

January 22, 2019

In a previous post, we discussed the importance of onboarding efforts for setting the stage for an employee’s successful career with an organization, as well as aiding in employee retention. To that end, we made the case for finding ways […]

January 11, 2019

Mentoring in the workplace has proven to be a useful tool to help improve the overall employee onboarding experience. With this benefit in mind, mentoring programs are often implemented to welcome new hires and help them assimilate to business culture. […]

December 26, 2018

The onboarding process is among the most critical parts of the employment experience and it sets the tone for an employee’s expectations throughout their time with an organization. Implementing an effective onboarding strategy shows a new employee that the company […]

November 28, 2018

A partner in the study, Allison M. Ellis, assistant professor of Management and Human Resources at the California Polytechnic State University, offered some additional guidance. She said onboarding should assist new hires “in gaining a functional understanding of the skills […]

June 27, 2018

New employee onboarding used to be a one-size-fits-all affair. In the past few years, organizations have begun to realize the importance of a holistic approach wielding cutting-edge, technology-based eLearning materials to ease the orientation process and set up new team […]

June 6, 2018

If you’re approaching onboarding as a quick way to get forms signed and mandatory trainings completed, you’re missing out on a boatload of benefits. Sure, there are operational tasks that have to be completed when a new employee starts. But […]

March 21, 2018

Whether new managers’ memories of their first days on the job are good or bad will be based on the quality of your onboarding program. The fact that some organizations spend little time and effort on onboarding is quite surprising. […]

March 20, 2018

For several years, organizations viewed the process of onboarding new hires as the automation of required tasks like completing paperwork, and then it was often up to the new employee to integrate into their new surroundings. But focusing on paperwork […]

March 15, 2018

There is no time period more paramount to an employee’s career than onboarding, yet so many companies are failing at the process. With up to 30% of new hires quitting in their first six months and 22% leaving in the […]

March 7, 2018

Imagine if a not-so-evil scientist was able to cook up the perfect talent management ROI formula in her underground bunker. This formula would: Increase gross profits Increase employee productivity; and Increase revenue per employee How fast would your company clamor […]

March 1, 2018

The start of every New Year ushers in a fresh wave of hires in businesses across the country. Yet despite the predictable timeframe of people looking for a new role (job searches surge in early January each year by an […]

February 9, 2018

Despite the importance of onboarding, the process if often overlooked. According to The Learning Match Maker, 91% of employees stay with a company for at least a year if that company has an efficient onboarding process. That number only drops […]

January 17, 2018

Apparently, onboarding is still functioning the way it was when it was called “new employee orientation.” But employers who want to improve their onboarding procedures must update their programs. First impressions can be lasting impressions for new hires. Bogging them […]

January 16, 2018

It’s that time of year: suddenly everyone is swearing off sugar and joining a gym. But when you work in a small business, you have resolutions of your own to focus on! And the new year is the perfect time […]

November 21, 2017

Paperwork has long been considered a critical component of the HR industry. For years, even the most talented professionals in the sector spent hours approving, signing, and mailing forms as part of onboarding, training and scheduling processes. However, as technology […]

November 10, 2017

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (commonly referred to as USERRA) protects job rights and benefits for veteran employees by clearly defining the law and improving enforcement mechanisms related to veteran employment. Under USERRA, those who […]

October 16, 2017

Training new employees to tap their highest potential is essential for business success. As success of any organization is directly tied to employee skill and performance, gaps in training can prove detrimental. No matter how seasoned your new hire is, […]

October 11, 2017

Effectively incorporating new employees can be a challenging task for HR and managers alike. Back when the majority of new hires were expected to stay with the company for the long haul, traditional orientation programs consisted of a brief introduction […]

September 15, 2017

Most employers consider generational differences when they design their onboarding process. These can be costly and have a huge impact on employee success, which is why they need to be effective. However, when they place new hires into generational stereotypes, […]

September 8, 2017

It can be easy to think of telework as a silver bullet for engagement – what’s more appealing to an employee than rolling out of bed and walking across the hall to work in their pajamas? However, telework is just […]