The onboarding process can play a pivotal role in how quickly new hires are embedded and start contributing to the organisation, how well they’ll be able to perform and how likely they are to stay.
Workers typically have about three months to show their employers they’ve got what it takes, according to SHRM Foundation’s research*.
At the same time, a study by Aberdeen** revealed that 85 per cent of new hires make their own decisions about remaining with an organisation within the first half a year on the job.
Strong onboarding makes a good first impression, and can set workers up for success to thrive in their positions and feel more engaged.
Furthermore, effective onboarding processes reduce the amount of time it takes for new hires to start being productive.
Therefore, improving this step can ultimately help businesses get a better return on their talent investment.
So, what can HR departments do to improve their employee induction and training procedures?
Here are 5 tips for good onboarding:
*SHRM Foundation, “Onboarding New Employees: Strategies for Success”.
**Aberdeen Group, “Onboarding Benchmark Report”
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