- Organizations treat onboarding like orientation; as a result, they are not realizing the benefits of a comprehensive program.
- As labor shortages make talent more difficult to attract, onboarding becomes a necessity due to its positive effect on retention.
- Few organizations know how successful their existing onboarding initiatives are because the programs are seldom monitored.
Our Advice
Critical Insight
- Onboarding is a structured framework for integrating and engaging new employees, not a basic orientation that can be done in a few days.
- A consistent message and experience should be delivered to everyone; mandate participation and diligently track compliance.
- Onboarding programs need to be revisited and revised over time. Track program success through metrics and feedback to identify issues early and keep returns high.
Impact and Result
- Onboarding increases job satisfaction and positively impacts employee engagement and retention.
- Effective onboarding increases the chance of new hires making a long-term commitment to the organization.
- Include key onboarding components, while integrating the unique mission and vision of the organization, to make the program most successful.