An effective onboarding process is not only enjoyable for new employees, it is also crucial for productivity, engagement and loyalty. As HR manager, you have a lot to gain from investing time and resources in a structured and comprehensive onboarding process.
Why onboarding new employees should be a priority
When a new employee walks through the door for the first time, they immediately get an impression of the company. A good first impression lays the foundation for both well-being, efficiency and attachment to the workplace.
According to Harvard Business Review, companies with structured onboarding have 62 percent higher productivity among new employees . Good onboarding tips include clear expectations, frequent and good communication, and access to necessary tools from day one.
HR management's role in ensuring good onboarding
As HR manager, you play a key role in shaping a truly great experience for new employees. Onboarding should therefore be seen as a strategic process and not as a one-off activity. The goal is not just to get the employment contract signed and the new colleague registered in HR system, but to ensure that the person actually enjoys themselves, understands their role and becomes well acquainted with the organization's values and culture.
At Sariba, we recommend thinking of onboarding as an extension of the recruitment process. This involves working closely with managers, line managers and professional communities to create a holistic and structured experience. Last but not least, it is about putting onboarding into a system, so that everyone gets the same good start, regardless of which role or department they are employed in.
Digital tools make onboarding easier and better
A modern HR system, such as SAP SuccessFactors , gives you the tools you need to automate, personalize, and structure your onboarding process. This allows you to provide a professional and consistent experience for all new hires in your company. At the same time, you free up time for both HR and line managers. Sounds good, right?
When onboarding becomes digital and data-driven, you also gain better insights: Where do people fall off? Which steps work well? What can be improved? This type of insight makes it easier to continuously improve the onboarding process and create an even better employee journey.
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A good onboarding process provides much more than a warm welcome. When you do onboarding right, you create security, mastery and connection, and this is the start of a good and long-term working relationship.
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