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Onboarding - Nautical but nice!

8th Feb, 2008 to 8th Aug, 2008

More and more organisations are waking up to the term 'onboarding' and it's benefits if done well.
Onboarding is a term mainly used in the United States, and refers to the whole process between offering someone a job with the organisation right through to the end of the first 3-6 months of employment.
Research has shown that by having slick, employee focused processes, onboarding can pay dividends in terms of employee satisfaction and hence retention rates.

According to research by the Aberdeen Group, around 8% of employees will decide on their first day with a new organisation whether they are likely to stay or not, with 35% deciding within the first 3 months, and another 30% within the first 6 months.
It is therefore cost effective for employers to make an investment in the onboarding process to ensure the new employee feels valued before they even start.

Key points are:

1. Communicate with the new joiner regularly from the time of the written offer, sending them company information, policies and procedures, clear instructions and a timetable of events for their first day etc.
2. Organise a Desk, I.T. equipment, passwords, security passes and any training well in advance so that everything is in place for day 1.
3. Make the administration tasks as slick and painless as possible, using online tools and workflow processes wherever possible. 
4. Ensure the induction day is well organised and comprehensive, backed up with a company intranet where policy information and help can be found.
5. Once in situ, ensure the HR Business Partner contacts them within a month or so to introduce themselves and check if there are any issues that the employee has.
6. Ensure the line manager conducts a review after 6 months with the employee.

By ensuring the onboarding process is as smooth as possible the employee should become productive in their role quickly and be left with a lasting impression that they work for an efficient and caring employer.

Transact HR have experience re-designing processes to allow organisations to realise these business benefits. If you would like us to perform an assessment for your organisation, please contact us at web@transacthr.co.uk
 

 

   

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