elevate onboarding

Onboarding is another key milestone in the employee experience as it aims to integrate new employees into the company. A successful onboarding program starts workers off on a positive note by providing the knowledge, training and support they need to become productive team members.

In fact, onboarding has proven to be a key element in retaining and engaging employees. Statistics show that over two-thirds of newly hired employees who’ve experienced successful onboarding will stay with the company for three years. In addition, effectual onboarding can increase the productivity of new employees by 50%.

Structured onboarding procedures guarantee that each step of the journey is covered and that every new employee receives the same level of introduction.

However, don’t overlook the challenges that hybrid or remote work can make to your onboarding process. Be prepared to adapt as necessary to engage these out-of-office workers.

If you require onboarding help, consider contacting an HR solutions specialist to ensure you cover these essentials.

each new hire will need to complete the required legal and payroll forms
distribution of tech equipment and passwords or tokens should be prompt
incremental training periods can prevent overwhelming the new employee — however, at the same time, you want them engaged from day one and not staring at a blank screen
providing a mentor is a great way to help the new employee become acclimated with the layout of the building, understand how lunches and breaks are handled and meet an assortment of new colleagues
scheduled sessions with a manager or HR representative can guarantee the new employee isn’t forgotten or excluded.

invest in learning and development

Employees want to perform their jobs better, position themselves for promotion or obtain a different role via reskilling. By offering training programs and classes in various formats and subjects, you show that you're also invested in your people.

Employees with opportunities for growth and development have less stress about losing their jobs due to technological advances. Data from the University of Phoenix for The Society for Human Resource Management supports this. Over half of the workers surveyed are concerned that their jobs can be replaced, and 40% feel that technology may make their jobs obsolete. The most telling statistic of all, though, is that over 65% of workers would stay with their current employer if given opportunities for upskilling and reskilling. This puts pressure on the employer if they want to retain valued employees.

In addition, Randstad’s 2023 Workmonitor survey found that job and financial security are high priorities among 92% of workers. While workers feel confident that they can find another job, workforce resising and the adoption of automation is causing insecurity. Offering workers career coaching along with upskilling and reskilling opportunities can help employees and companies remain competitive.

Your organisation probably has a variety of required training and safety classes, some annually. While these are necessary and beneficial, you should distinguish these types of courses from training and development opportunities. Making sure all your employees understand what training is available and how to access it is a critical role for the HR department.

show appreciation

Offering rewards can help incentivise employees and let them know you value them. Rewards don’t have to be monetary, but money is always welcome, especially during periods of inflation. In fact, many employees hope their employer can provide some type of cost-of-living adjustment to help with financial worries.

In addition to monitoring your wage scale to ensure adequate compensation, consider the following non-monetary rewards as good working environment examples.

flexible scheduling, including shift adjustments, time off and days worked
remote work from home or in a hybrid model
recognition through employee awards, callouts during meetings or in newsletters, or personal acknowledgments
miscellaneous perks like upfront parking, corporate giveaways and the opportunity to choose between projects
entire department rewards go a long way to improving morale and encouraging teamwork. Consider catered meals, social activities and extended break periods

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