Tag: onboarding

September 7, 2017

The vast majority of HR pros agree that a solid onboarding program that keeps employees engaged is essential to the success of new hires but, for most employers, a crucial piece is missing from their onboarding process. That piece: recognition. […]

November 11, 2016

Your organization’s onboarding plan and processes play a critical role in employee retention. As CHROs put an increased focus on recruitment and retention efforts in 2016, renewed attention on the first days of an employee’s tenure could be a high-return […]

October 24, 2016

According to Aberdeen Group’s 2014 research, only 32% of companies have a formal onboarding process in place. With so much depending on the success of newcomers’ induction – work efficiency, job satisfaction, and ultimately, staff retention — why is the […]

October 17, 2016

Depending on the circumstances, introducing new leadership to your team is both exciting and challenging. Your new hire is highly qualified, motivated, and will likely be managing employees who may have been with your company for years prior to their […]

August 16, 2016

A company has successfully attracted some top talent to join its ranks, and the future looks promising with this high potential on board. But the company that wants to keep these key employees won’t stop their engagement efforts once they’ve […]

August 10, 2016

Onboarding is a critical factor in the performance and retention of new hires. Janice Chaka, writes for business.com that, “Research has shown that by using onboarding tactics, such as formal meetings, lectures, videos, printed materials, and computer generate orientation, to […]

August 5, 2016

The corporate breaches that make the biggest headlines are targeted attacks carried out by skilled hackers. But while external cyberattacks pose a big risk to businesses, it’s easy for company leaders to overlook another potent threat: their employees. Through bad […]

August 1, 2016

As employers continue to rethink hiring and retention strategies for our ever-evolving workforce, one resounding aspect keeps surfacing: the need for positive emotional connections in the workplace. The shift in human resources and talent acquisition from methodical to emotional techniques […]

July 13, 2016

Editor’s note: The following article is part of the ongoing effort by the new, nonprofit OpenWork to inspire companies to continuously improve how, when, and where work is done for the mutual benefit of employees and employers. Note also that […]

June 30, 2016

One of the common challenges all CHROs face is employee experience management. Specifically, how to encourage employees to fully buy in to the organization through a path of experiences in the first year of employment. According to HC Online, 90 […]

June 3, 2016

When filling an open position, why not promote internally first? After all, employees who’ve been with the company awhile already have experience with the organization’s mission and culture. Yet, some employers have convinced themselves that internal promotions are a simple […]

May 27, 2016

There are many benefits to having a remote workforce. Remote employees allow employers to avoid the overhead costs associated with full-time on-site employees, and, according to numerous studies, being free from distractions in the office allows remote employees to accomplish […]

May 23, 2016

As you know all too well, it’s hard to hold onto new employees. Thus, onboarding programs were born. The problem is, there are several reasons onboarding may not be working. In fact, recent research by BambooHR, a software company, found that […]

May 12, 2016

Finding talent — like really great talent — is hard. Great employees don’t come around every day. So when they do, are you 100% sure your onboarding program is making a great first impression with them? If not, you’re in trouble. […]

May 3, 2016

Adobe Systems Inc. is one of those rare Silicon Valley tech companies that has managed to stay relevant for more than 30 years. Millions of computer users enjoy Adobe products like Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Reader, helping the company grow […]