Better onboarding

 

Onboarding is a human resources industry term referring to the process of introducing a newly hired employee into an organization. Also known as organizational socialization, onboarding is an important part of helping employees understand their new position and job requirements

            Effective onboarding involves getting-to-know-you activities and training from coworkers. These efforts give new employees an opportunity to develop relationships that help them feel more embraced and connected. They feel more integrated into their company culture.

 

5 C’s of Effective Onboarding

The “5 C’s” of onboarding refer to compliance, clarification, culture, connection, and check back.

   v  Compliance: How you address compliance sets the tone for how an employee understands their job and their employer’s priorities

   v  Clarification: Clarification means communicating expectations around job performance

   v  Culture: Make sure each new hire receives and reads through the employee handbook

   v  Connection: An email, letter, or welcome video can go a long way toward making new hires feel connected to their workplace.

   v  Check Back: make sure to regularly check in with each new hire by setting up check-in meetings 30, 60, and 90 days out.

 

The ways to improve onboarding of the company

Create a Collaborative Partnership

    Help ease new employees into their position easily by pairing them with a seasoned employee to act as a single point of contact. This partnership gives the new employee an instant and reliable friend who can introduce them to the team, provide hands-on training to learn their job more quickly and integrate them into the culture.

 

Welcome With Excitement

    Help the new hire confirm their decision of accepting their role by giving them a warm welcome when they arrive on their first day. Everyone should be involved in the welcoming of the new employee. When new hires feel welcomed by their colleagues, their level of engagement increases. First impressions are crucial to show them how excited the company is to have them as part of the team.

 

Schedule One-On-One Time

    Most of the new employees stated that one-on-one time with their direct manager is crucial to having a good onboarding experience. This is the managers chance to make a first impression by dedicating time to their new team member.

 

Implement Frequent Check-ins and Feedback Sessions

     The goal with check-ins and feedback aren’t to focus solely on the employee but also strengthening the relationship between them and their team.

Automate the Process

     Automating the paperwork and normal onboarding practices increases productivity for everyone involved. Human resources can focus on building more engaging and efficient processes to support their employees and less time following up and chasing them.

 

References

            ·         10 Simple Ways To Improve Onboarding (2018). Forbs. https://www.forbes.com/sites/heidilynnekurter/2018/12/03/10-simple-ways-to-improve-onboarding-for-increased-retention/?sh=1338d6994b35

            ·         Holmgren, H (2021). 5 Steps to Improve Your Onboarding Process. Kisi - Cloud Access Control System blog. https://www.getkisi.com/blog/5-steps-to-improve-your-onboarding-process

            ·         Boarding (2020). 10 Benefits of an Effective Onboarding Plan. New Hire Onboarding. https://www.clickboarding.com/10-benefits-effective-onboarding-plan/