Effective employee onboarding

It depends on your organization's unique needs and circumstances. But if you onboard and train many and/or geographically distributed volunteers and employees, then it might be worth considering.

Onboarding is the process of introducing and integrating new employees into an organizaion. It usually involves learning about the company and its culture, policies, and routines. The goal is to make the new employee feel welcome and contribute faster to the day-to-day business.

The period between signing the contract and the first day at the workplace is called preboarding. It usually involves preparations, admin, and an introduction to the orgaization and its values. The purpose is to prepare the employee for the coming employment and set the right expectations. It is also important to create a positive first impression and build momentum for the first day at the workplace.

Onboarding creates better understanding of individual tasks and responsibilities as well as the organization’s culture and working environment. By setting clear expectations from the start, new employees are likely to stay longer. Successful onboarding also makes the employee feel welcome and to quickly integrate into the organization and contribute to the operations.

Onboarding usually includes a general introduction to the organization and its culture, values, and policies. It also involves role-specific training and information about the local day-to-day business. In addition, there might be practical tasks such as registration of personal information, setting up a work station, or picking up equipment.

Digital onboarding comes with plenty of benefits, including:

- possibility to onboard multiple and/or geographically distributed employees simultaneously

- a positive first impression - from the recruitment process and all the way through the first crucial weeks at the workplace

- blended learning environments and personalized learning journeys

Offboarding is the final stage of the employee journey. It usually involves exit interviews, returning of equipments, and other preparations prior to the end of the employment. The purpose is to create an efficient handover process as well as a positive departure and continued relationship with the employee.

It depends on your organization's unique situation and circumstances. But if your organization recruits many and/or geographically distributed employees, then it might be worth considering.

Yes, one of the use cases that Learnster's LMS (learning management system) caters for is employee onboarding.