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.

Preparation

None