Onboaring Basics
What is onboarding?
The process of integrating and adapting a new employee into an organization.
What is employee retention?
An organization’s ability to keep employees over a period of time.
What is one way companies can create a strong remote work culture?
Clear and frequent communication
Structured remote onboarding program
Strong remote culture and sense of community
Offer professional development and growth oppurtunities
Support work life balance
What does google call their new hires?
Nooglers
Onboarding is the foundation of what?
Retention
How does onboarding effect retention?
A good onboarding process fosters employee engagement and satisfaction, leading to higher retention.
$11,000
What technological advancement has enabled remote work?
Zoom or Microsoft Teams
Finish the sentence... remote employees should create connection (when)
Before day one
Name an objective of employee retention
Minimize turnover
Maintain the workforce
Keep employees engaged and committed
How can companies support employee well-being?
Flexible schedules
Mental health resources
Clear work-hour expectations
The Click Onboarding group claims what percentage of teams with a standard onboarding process experience greater new hire retention.
50%
1 key differences between remote vs traditional onboarding?
Onboarding remote- digital tools and self-paced
Traditional onboarding- face-to-face interaction and direct mentorship
Name one challenges remote employees face that affects retention.
Isolation
Burnout
Communication Barriers
Work-life balance
List 2 benefits of using remote workers.
Saves a lot of money (onboarding and training costs)
Lower real estate costs
Reduced absenteeism and turnover
More disaster preparedness
Able to hire from wider talent pool, bringing diversity and new perspectives
What is one thing companies should avoid relying on too much for remote communication?
Emails
Aim for meeting via zoom, teams, or slack
Name 1 strategy that companies should use for onboarding of remote employees
Appoint a dedicated onboarding liaison
Create a connection to the company before day one
Facilitate interactive and engaging activities
Provide technology training and support
What percentage of highly engaged companies experience less turnover?
59%
What effect did COVID-19 have on remote employees?
Hint: pre, durning, post pandemic...
Remote workers increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic and never recovered to pre-pandemic rates
What percent of employees say they are not able to unplug after work
27%