5 Ways Your Onboarding Process Fails to Engage and Retain New Hires

Overview

According to the Gallup Organization, only 10% of employees believe that their organization does a good job onboarding new employees. This means most organizations are overlooking this crucial phase of the employee lifecycle, which not only includes the often-neglected pre-boarding stage but also the continuous efforts to reduce uncertainty, bolster excitement, and foster connections for their new recruits. By streamlining these processes and crafting impactful moments from pre-boarding through the initial weeks, HR and Business leaders can significantly enhance efficiency, foster trust, and establish a foundation of psychological safety for years to come. In this session, attendees will discover strategies and resources that craft a holistic onboarding experience, mitigating risks like employee ghosting, and paving the way for heightened engagement and retention.

Highlights

Employee Onboarding
Employee Experience
Employee Engagement
Communication
Leadership

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

HR and Business leaders looking to build a powerful onboarding process that paves the way for increased engagement, retention, and performance.

Objectives

Evaluate your organization's current onboarding process, identifying areas of strength and pinpointing opportunities for enhancement to better align with best practices and desired outcomes.
Acquire actionable strategies and techniques to streamline onboarding, reducing new hire uncertainties, amplifying their enthusiasm, and strengthening their connection to the organization from day one.
Apply evidence-based methods to prevent employee ghosting by fostering trust, promoting psychological safety, and ensuring sustained engagement throughout the onboarding experience.