Onboarding can be tough. So tough, in fact, that a recent CGS survey revealed that 61% of Learning and HR leaders are actively seeking experts who can help them craft an effective strategy. How can your business create an onboarding strategy that will positively impact your staff and your organization? Find success with these 8 simple tips.

1. THE DO'S OF
ONBOARDING
HOW TO IMPROVE EMPLOYEE RETENTION

2. DO
IMPLEMENT THE
ONBOARDING PROCESS
FOR ONE POPULATION
FIRST.
Meet critical needs to ensure their support.

3. DO
PARTNER WITH YOUR
COMMUNICATIONS / HR TEAMS
TO EXECUTE A
COMMUNICATION PLAN.
Make sure everyone is on the same page before making
any announcements to staff.

4. DO
EXPLAIN TO MANAGERS HOW
PARTICIPATION WILL BENEFIT
THEM.
This could mean more accountability, consistent
experiences for new hires and increased employee
retention.

5. DO
MAKE THE ONBOARDING
PROCESS MORE ENGAGING FOR
EMPLOYEES BY HAVING THEM
ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE.
Interactive training can lead to higher employee
engagement.

6. DO
UTILIZE EMPLOYEE
SURVEYS.
Conduct regular surveys for new employees to assess
their experience and to pinpoint training areas that need
improvement. Surveys can reveal where onboarding
programs are effective and where they fall flat.

7. DO
UPDATE TOOLS AND TECH TO
ENSURE THAT NEW EMPLOYEES
ARE RECEIVING THE MOST
EFFECTIVE AND ADVANCED
TRAINING.

8. DO
USE SHORT CHECK-LISTS FOR
EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING ACTIVITIES.
It can either be online or have embedded hyperlinks so
that the item can direct the user directly to the activity
listed.
Provide a contact for questions.

9. DO
CREATE A CENTRALIZED RESOURCE–IT
COULD BE AN INTRANET SITE OR EVEN
A BULLETIN BOARD.
Make sure that management of the different groups within
the company are familiar with it and govern its use.
Include resources such as integration plan templates and
checklists, and keep them up to date.
Publicize the information so employees know what
resources are available for use.

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MORE?
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to gain expert advice on
onboarding and improving
productivity.