{"id":84324,"date":"2023-10-06T08:21:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T08:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=84324"},"modified":"2025-07-03T01:02:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T01:02:54","slug":"new-employee-onboarding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/new-employee-onboarding\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create An Exceptional New Employee Onboarding Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>A strategic employee onboarding process is crucial for building a team of resilient, capable, and high-performing individuals. Organisations with solid onboarding processes increase retention by <a href=\"https:\/\/b2b-assets.glassdoor.com\/the-true-cost-of-a-bad-hire.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>82% and improve productivity by 70%.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means onboarding is a profit driver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It makes the hiring process more cost-effective, reduces employee churn, improves the company&#8217;s culture and helps new hires become confident key team members sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Onboarding is time well-spent, but only if built around consistent processes. Ad-hoc actions rarely deliver meaningful ROI.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow our five-phased guide to build a solid employee onboarding process in your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-accounting-software-for-small-business\/\">Best Accounting Software In Australia<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Is Onboarding Necessary?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An alarming one-third of new hires look for another job within their first six months in a new role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.octanner.com\/insights\/articles\/2018\/9\/14\/an_onboarding_checkl.html\">69% of employees are likelier to stay with a company<\/a><\/u> for at least three years if they\u2019ve had a positive onboarding experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The onboarding process is crucial for a few reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Reduces mistakes<\/strong> by clarifying boundaries and rules.<\/li><li><strong>Encourages<\/strong> new hires to integrate into the company culture.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Fosters<\/strong> collaboration within the broader organisational environment.<\/li><li><strong>Helps new hires <\/strong>feel included in the company&#8217;s vision and mission.<\/li><li><strong>Provides<\/strong> a framework for measuring success.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Do We Mean By Onboarding?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not the same as being hired, although it should overlap with your <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/strategies-for-recruitment\/\">recruitment process<\/a>. It\u2019s also not organising a morning tea on a new hire\u2019s first day. It goes much deeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Onboarding is a strategic human resource management approach designed to <em>immerse new employees<\/em> in your team\u2019s policies, workflows and culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>A good onboarding process removes obstacles that prevent the new hires from becoming productive and engaged members of the team.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically onboarding includes the following components delivered over multiple phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Finalising the offer: <\/strong>Conveying the offer with respect and enthusiasm, negotiating in good faith, providing new hire paperwork, setting a suitable start date, and accurately capturing the new employee&#8217;s details.<\/li><li><strong>Orientation: <\/strong>An overview of the company&#8217;s mission, values, culture, history, organisational structure, and policies.<\/li><li><strong>Training:<\/strong> Providing job-specific training on tasks, systems, and processes necessary for the new employee to perform their duties.<\/li><li><strong>Introductions: <\/strong>Introducing the new employee to their co-workers, direct managers, HR managers and key stakeholders.<\/li><li><strong>Feedback and expectations: <\/strong>Introducing the new team member to methods you use for ensuring accountability and improving their performance.<\/li><li><strong>Support: <\/strong>Providing resources to help new starter overcome challenges in their new role.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Every touchpoint with new hires matters. Bamboo HR found that employees who received a compelling offer letter were around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bamboohr.com\/blog\/onboarding-infographic\">17x more likely to say they felt a connection to their organisation<\/a>. Demonstrate your alignment and appreciation from the start.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is The Perfect Onboarding Timeline?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For smaller organisations or start-ups, the onboarding process may span a few days; for other multi-level corporations, factor in weeks or months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Experts have argued that the most effective employee onboarding processes <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2018\/12\/to-retain-new-hires-spend-more-time-onboarding-them\">last 12 months<\/a>.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Exact timeframes will depend on the complexity of your organisation and the role. For instance, a steeper learning curve might be necessary if you have a unique sales method or proprietary process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When planning the timing of your employee onboarding process, keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Some steps need to occur before<\/strong> your new hire shows up \u2014 in order to make starting the new role feel seamless. This may require a coordinated effort across multiple functions in your business, which also takes time.<\/li><li><strong>Similarly, ensuring the onboarding continues <\/strong>to happen smoothly means being prepared in advance for the days and weeks that follow. Developing a reusable new hire onboarding checklist is critical.<\/li><li><strong>While some onboarding activities<\/strong> may be self-paced (e.g., working through online orientation materials), deadlines may encourage new employees to make consistent progress.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Build Your Onboarding Processes 5X Faster.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve successfully used Microsoft Word dozens of times to create onboarding programs for new hires. It&#8217;s a cheap and scalable approach that works well &#8211; as long as you remember to use a lot of bullets and stick to a clear, logical subheading structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can, however, build your onboarding processes 5X faster if you use an onboarding process builder, <a href=\"https:\/\/moqups.com\/templates\/diagrams-flowcharts\/process-flows\/employee-onboarding-offboarding-process-flowchart-template\/\">like the one from Moqups<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/employee-onboarding-process-1024x790.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/employee-onboarding-process-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/employee-onboarding-process-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/employee-onboarding-process-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/employee-onboarding-process-1536x1186.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/employee-onboarding-process.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Shown above: Moqups creates an at-a-glance view of onboarding tasks and responsibilities. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing about using onboarding process software is clarity. Every stakeholder knows precisely what they need to do, and at which stage in the process. Nothing falls through the cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phase 1: Before The First Day.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your ducks in a row before a new employee starts working to put them on the fast-track to productivity and a feeling of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>The recruitment phase should flow directly into the new employee onboarding processes.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay in touch with your chosen hire and prioritise handling all the paperwork, account creation, and practical set-up of office space or equipment required, in the weeks prior their start day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take care of the paperwork and office setup in the days prior to the new hire&#8217;s start day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend that hiring managers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Send a welcome email<\/strong>: Outline what the employee can expect on their first day and provide any necessary information, such as dress code, location, parking.<\/li><li><strong>Organise access:<\/strong> Facilitate necessary documents (mentioned below), front-door codes, and phone or computer access.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Provide<\/strong> <strong>Technology: <\/strong>Coordinate with IT and security teams to set up employee accounts and provide access to relevant hardware and software.<\/li><li><strong>Cue<\/strong> <strong>Meetings:<\/strong> Schedule any necessary training or orientation sessions.<\/li><li><strong>Create<\/strong> <strong>Workspace:<\/strong> Prepare the employee&#8217;s supplies and desk space.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. Sign Important Documents.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will work closely with your <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/human-resources-life-cycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>HR department throughout the onboarding process<\/u><\/a>. They will provide the necessary documents to be organised before the new hire starts. These might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Employment<\/strong> offer<strong>.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Employment <\/strong>contract<strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Non-disclosure<\/strong> agreement.<\/li><li><strong>Process &amp; procedures<\/strong> manual.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Superannuation<\/strong>, tax and<strong> <\/strong>payroll details.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Be sure to call your new hire and remind them about the details for their first day, what they must bring, the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/corporate-dress-code\/\">correct corporate dress code<\/a> or uniform, arrival time, and any other essential information. Ask them if they have any questions they need answered.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Organise Equipment And Software.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Coordinate with IT and\/or security teams to set up all log-in permissions in advance, so your new employee can instantly connect to your network and access company emails, intranets, and messaging systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially important if your orientation or training materials are accessed this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Create standardised onboarding processes for each role. For example, a field salesperson will need a laptop for working on the go, while a finance manager may require unrestricted access to your company&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-small-business-accounting-software\/\">accounting software<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some more examples of the differences that catch hiring managers off-guard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Administrative and support staff: <\/strong>Advanced Customer Relationship Management (CRM) permissions and training, access to productivity tools like Asana or Trello.<\/li><li><strong>Sales and marketing staff: <\/strong>Access to relevant sections of Salesforce, HubSpot or Shopify, as well as unrestricted access to Google Analytics.<\/li><li><strong>Technical staff: <\/strong>Software developers or SysOps will require access to sections of your technology stack, software development kits and testing tools. They may also need access to collaboration tools like GitHub, Bitbucket, or Jira.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Invest in ergonomic chairs for your employees. Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-choose-an-office-chair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>our recommended options<\/u><\/a> for budgets between $300 and $3,000.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. Prepare The Workspace.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring a new <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/office-space-planning\/\">employee&#8217;s workspace<\/a> is ready demonstrates that you anticipate and appreciate their presence. It also sends the right message about your managerial skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Nothing undermines you more than a lack of composure caused by poor organisation.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We would include the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Set up<\/strong> new employee&#8217;s computer, mouse, and keyboard.<\/li><li><strong>Print<\/strong> their welcome pack\/training documents.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Write <\/strong>a \u2018Welcome [Name]!\u2019 sign for their desk.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Ensure<\/strong> all software login invitations are correct.<\/li><li><strong>Organise <\/strong>any company merch\/swag (such as a drink bottle) to be placed on their desk.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">If your new hire is in a temporary location or hot desk, ensure they have adequate materials and comfort to complete their onboarding. Remember to explain that this is a temporary desk space, and show where they&#8217;ll be settled permanently.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phase 2: Day One.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Set the tone for a positive and worthwhile long-term employee-employer relationship by making Day One efficient, friendly and informative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s crucial that the orientation process:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Makes\u00a0new employees<\/strong> feel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceofpeople.com\/how-to-welcome-a-new-employee\/\">welcome and comfortable<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Fosters\u00a0relationship-building<\/strong> and socialisation \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/efectio.com\/en\/the-importance-of-social-engagement-at-workplace\/#:~:text=The%20main%20benefits%20of%20the,between%20employees%2C%20the%20company%20succeeds.\">experts confirm this is pivotal<\/a>\u00a0for team success.<\/li><li><strong>Doesn\u2019t overwhelm<\/strong>. Limit formal activities to 3-4 hours with a delegated team member leading the process.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. Facilitate Introductions.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t assume current staff will introduce themselves to your new hire, or that the new hire won&#8217;t feel too intimidated to introduce themselves to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Hiring managers should take the lead.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Prioritise making introductions, with a mix of both informal \u2018walk around\u2019 hellos and some scheduled catch-ups with key personnel, or maybe a team lunch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend the most time introducing your new hire to their immediate colleagues and supervisors one-on-one. You can supplement this with:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Providing a staff list:<\/strong> Ideally, you\u2019ll develop a directory that includes people\u2019s names, roles, images and contacts, which can be accessed online, so new employees can take time to familiarise themselves with both names and faces.<\/li><li><strong>Company messages:<\/strong> Use company-wide communication channels to introduce new employees in more detail, by including a summary of their background and interests. Encourage\u00a0the wider team to introduce themselves to the new hire or go and grab a coffee together when they have time.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Assign 1-2 \u2018buddies\u2019 for the new hire. Immediately, they have two friendly faces they can turn to. For example, you could say, \u2018If you need anything today, email or message David or Vanessa.\u2019\u00a0Ensure people assigned as buddies understand their role and are measured (and incentivised) on the quality of support they provide.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Lead A Guided Tour.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A tour will help the new hire familiarise themselves with the workspace, particularly if your company spans multiple locations or departments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider a 10-15 minute walk through the office and surrounding area. Be sure to include the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Facilities and departments<\/strong> the employee will need to know.<\/li><li><strong>An understanding<\/strong> of where each department\/team is and why.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Introductions<\/strong> to any key figures such as IT, security, or maintenance.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Common areas <\/strong>such as cafes, gyms, or local establishments that you recommend.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. Provide Key Information.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Carve out time on the first day to share high-level information about being employed at your company. This might be delivered by the hiring manager or a HR team member and will usually cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Clarity<\/strong> on company structure and reporting hierarchies.<\/li><li><strong>An<\/strong> <strong>overview<\/strong> of the company vision, values and strategy documents.<\/li><li><strong>Core<\/strong> workplace policies, processes and expectations.<\/li><li><strong>A rundown of payroll<\/strong>, available benefits, and leave processes.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Day One is also a great opportunity to discuss the specific responsibilities and performance management approaches that will apply to the new employee. You can touch on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Current<\/strong> <strong>major<\/strong> <strong>projects<\/strong> or team goals they\u2019ll be contributing to.<\/li><li><strong>How<\/strong> <strong>success<\/strong> is measured, communicated and recognised.<\/li><li><strong>How<\/strong> <strong>you<\/strong> <strong>both<\/strong> <strong>prefer<\/strong> to communicate or receive feedback.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Assign a series of small, achievable tasks to your new hire immediately. This will help them feel like they\u2019re contributing and making progress straight away.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phase 3: First Week.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A person can forgive one bad day, but after a week, they\u2019ll have formed a deeper impression of whether they belong in your company or team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get onboarding wrong here, and new employees will flounder, and perhaps reconsider their choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>During this short introductory period, you must deepen your new hire&#8217;s understanding of the company&#8217;s basic policies and procedures. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your employee will be gradually working through orientation materials, so regularly check in to ask if they have questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s equally important to give them work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make initial tasks meaningful but not overly complex. Continue to assign discrete pieces of work that the employee can complete with their existing level of familiarity with the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goals for this period include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Administration:<\/strong> Schedule your new hire\u2019s regular 1:1 management meetings and allow them to shadow you through completing daily\/weekly tasks.<\/li><li><strong>Resources<\/strong>: It may take time for your new hire to uncover the specific equipment or tools they require to thrive. Check-in at the end of the first week.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Compliance: <\/strong>Outline best practices for logging into online portals and sharing documents.<\/li><li><strong>Collaboration:<\/strong> Schedule introductory meetings with each department, not just those the employee will work directly with, but all interrelated teams within the company. <\/li><li><strong>Boundaries: <\/strong>Outline the expected courtesies for work style within the office space.<\/li><li><strong>Roadmap: <\/strong>Develop expectations with the new hire for the first three months of training and development.<\/li><li><strong>Evaluation:<\/strong> Make it clear to your new hire that ongoing training and performance measurement will occur.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phase 4: First Three To Six Months.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might pare back onboarding activities after the first month, depending on how quickly your employee acclimates to the basic procedures needed to undertake their role.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, there are important onboarding goals to achieve up to the three-month mark and beyond. In particular, focus on training your employees in the skills they need to excel and drive business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Internal training and development priorities could include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Software <\/strong>skills.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Workflow<\/strong> protocol and campaign management.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Client-facing<\/strong> negotiation.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Brand or talent <\/strong>partnerships.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Task delegation<\/strong> and SMART goals.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Situational<\/strong> leadership.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Skills and performance<\/strong> assessment.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each organisation will have different requirements. You should develop this training in collaboration with your HR team, ensuring it aligns with your company\u2019s growth goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Consider matching new hires to a mentor within your organisation to further cement their sense of belonging and motivate them to keep growing.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Probation&nbsp;period management is an important consideration during this phase. It\u2019s important for managers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Set<\/strong> <strong>clear<\/strong> and achievable goals for short-term achievements during probation.<\/li><li><strong>Identify<\/strong> and target knowledge and skills gaps, and initiate internal training.<\/li><li><strong>Regularly<\/strong> hold 1:1 meetings with the new hire to discuss progress. At the minimum, a 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day check-in is wise to uncover concerns or barriers that need to be addressed.<\/li><li><strong>Provide<\/strong> constructive feedback and recognise the new hire\u2019s wins.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.enboarder.com\/hubfs\/PDF\/21th-century-onboarding.pdf\">Research shows<\/a> companies are <em>9% less likely<\/em> to retain a first-year employee when their onboarding program is short, compared to companies with onboarding that lasts a month or more.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phase 5: First Year Year.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As your new hire gains confidence and proficiency, you must evaluate their success and performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to communicate with your employees how and when this will occur. We\u2019ve previously outlined a range of strategies to <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-improve-team-performance\/\">improve team performance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/business\/talent\/blog\/talent-strategy\/employee-feedback-stats-you-need-to-see\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>80% of study respondents preferred on-the-spot recognition<\/u><\/a> over formal reviews. You should consider this when delivering feedback.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Goals for the 3\u20136-month period include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Delivering <\/strong>constructive feedback on performance.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Outlining<\/strong> your new hires&#8217; strengths and weaknesses.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Increasing<\/strong> responsibilities and tasks.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Defining<\/strong> short and long-term goals for the employee.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Encouraging<\/strong> collaborative work with other employees<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By the one-year mark, you\u2019ll have a precise understanding of an employee\u2019s performance and commitment to the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can begin to delve deeper into the employees\u2019 long-term career development needs and discuss possible promotion pathways to help further foster engagement and inform your succession planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What About Cross-Boarding And Offboarding?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies with more than 20 staff must have processes in place for cross-boarding and offboarding. What exactly do these involve?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cross-Boarding<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Process of transferring <\/strong>an employee from one team to another.<\/li><li><strong>Focuses on <\/strong>the<strong> <\/strong>realignment of expectations.<\/li><li><strong>Gives access <\/strong>to necessary tools,<strong> <\/strong>equipment, and training.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Cross-boarding best when you assign the employee to a member of the new team who assists them in acclimating to that team&#8217;s dynamics, values and priorities.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Offboarding:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Process<\/strong> that takes place when an employee leaves the company.<\/li><li><strong>Helps<\/strong> the organisation understand the reasons why employees leave the company.<\/li><li><strong>May include<\/strong> a written evaluation of the employee&#8217;s performance and contributions, exit-related paperwork, and final pay package information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Employee <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apollotechnical.com\/employee-retention-statistics\/#:~:text=Statistics%20on%20employee%20retention,looking%20at%20only%20high%2Dperformers.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>retention rates of 90% or higher<\/u><\/a> can be achieved with proper onboarding and performance management, backed up by healthy company culture.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Practices For New Employee Onboarding.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these 5 rules to ensure your employee onboarding process delivers meaningful business ROI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.  Over-Plan The Little Details.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good new hire onboarding process is one that a 10-year-old could follow. Bed down the critical details needed at each step &#8211; even those that may seem insignificant. Some ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Who<\/strong> is the after-hours IT point of contact?<\/li><li><strong>What<\/strong> are the rules for communicating with the CEO and other senior executives?<\/li><li><strong>Where<\/strong> does the employee onboarding process checklist live? Who has the rights to edit it?<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.  Make It Social.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Onboarding can be overwhelming for the new hire, so adding team-building outings and icebreakers can help them feel more welcome. We recommend:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Take<\/strong> your new hire to lunch or coffee.<\/li><li><strong>Organise<\/strong> a walk with a senior executive.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Play<\/strong> an icebreaker at a meeting (But use these cautiously. Junior teams may enjoy them, but more senior employees will find them less valuable).<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.  Provide Success Metrics.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure your new hire knows what you and the company expect of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communicate this throughout the interview stage and during the onboarding process. Be sure to tick off the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/successcoaching.co\/blog\/people-success-using-rubrics-to-assess-performance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Develop a rubric\/document<\/u><\/a> <\/strong><span style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">to help staff self-assess their performance.<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Discuss <\/strong>measurements for work completion and KPI expectations.<\/li><li><strong>(Optionally)<\/strong> Organise training sessions with specific managers or mentors to speed up their growth.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-improve-team-performance\/\">How To Improve Team Performance<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4.  Cover Multiple Learning Formats.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning styles differ. Some people are more visual and prefer to learn through videos and (gasp) PowerPoint presentations. Others are more auditory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to create a top-tier employee onboarding process, ensure that the learning materials cater to all learning modalities. Options include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Instructor-led learning: <\/strong>This includes classroom-style training (in-person or remote) and typically includes lectures, presentations, and group activities.<\/li><li><strong>E-learning: <\/strong>Online training delivered through a learning management system (LMS). It is often self-paced and can include interactive modules, videos, and quizzes.<\/li><li><strong>On-the-job training:<\/strong> Typically involves a more experienced employee or supervisor providing guidance and feedback and can be formal or informal.<\/li><li><strong>Job shadowing: <\/strong>Observing and learning from experienced employees while performing their job provides hands-on experience.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Mentoring: <\/strong>Focuses on developing skills, career growth, and personal and professional development from a more experienced (mentor) to a less experienced employee (mentee).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Be sure to offer an internal mentorship programme if you don\u2019t already. Employees who are mentored are promoted <a href=\"https:\/\/mccarthymentoring.com\/why-mentoring-what-the-stats-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>five times more often<\/u><\/a> than those who are not in any type of mentorship programme.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Offer Feedback And Recognition Early.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell people their work is valued &#8211; 65% of employees <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/employee-feedback-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>desire more feedback<\/u><\/a>. For new employees, it\u2019s imperative they feel that their work is valued and that they are making a difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>You must offer feedback regularly and recognise good work. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This incentivises individuals to go above and beyond, embed themselves in company culture feel like they belong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/types-of-feedback\/\">effective feedback<\/a> is a skill &#8211; and one you learn by practising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About New Employee Onboarding.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New hiring managers are most unsure about&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Employee Onboarding?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee onboarding integrates new employees into an organisation by familiarising them with the company culture, policies, and procedures. It includes orientation, training, feedback, and socialisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Is Employee Onboarding Important?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies with a structured onboarding programme experience 54% greater new hire productivity and 50% greater employee retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Long Should The Onboarding Process Take?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good employee onboarding process is tailored to your organisation, which makes general predictions difficult. We recommend that you formally support your new employee for at least 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Can Employers Measure The Effectiveness Of An Onboarding Programme?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of tools are available to hiring managers and executives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Employee <\/strong>satisfaction (measured by self-reported, anonymous surveys).<\/li><li><strong>Retention<\/strong> rates and exit interviews.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Time-to-productivity<\/strong> rates.<\/li><li><strong>Revenue<\/strong> per headcount.<\/li><li><strong>Customer<\/strong> <strong>satisfaction<\/strong> (measured by NPS).<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Mistakes Do Employers Make During The Onboarding Process?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Common missteps include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Lack of structure. <\/strong>No formal onboarding process. No onboarding checklist.<\/li><li><strong>Lack of success metrics. <\/strong>Failure to provide insight into how success is measured.<\/li><li><strong>Poor integration into the company culture. <\/strong>What are the vision, mission and values?<\/li><li><strong>Overloading new hires <\/strong>with too much information too quickly.<\/li><li><strong>Inadequate preparation<\/strong> for new hires\u2019 arrival, such as not having their workspace read.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>All the best onboarding your new hire!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Irene<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>A strategic employee onboarding process is crucial for building a team of resilient, capable, and high-performing individuals. 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