At its core, employee onboarding has remained the same over the years. Setting up new employees with their necessary hardware and providing general information on company policies continues to be the through line. However, more recently, we have seen the function of employee onboarding expand and, with it, the importance of its role in an employee’s overall company experience. Keep reading our exploration into the essential question: “Why is onboarding important?”

According to Forbes, while disseminating information about your company structure and policies is important during onboarding, it should not be the main focus. The most effective onboarding processes center around assisting your new employees in gaining a foothold in their new role, and directly immersing them into company culture. 

There are a few main areas to consider when approaching the question, “Why is onboarding important?” These subject areas are focused around overall employee experience. Your organization’s ability to retain employees starts on day one. A positive, informative and thorough onboarding experience greatly increases the chances of retaining your talent for years to come. 

Employee Engagement 

Engaged employees make your organization better. They are proactive in their problem-solving and perform better in their daily work. Creating engaged employees starts with clear goals and concise communication during onboarding. 

Development

A great motivator for new employees is learning up front how their organization is investing back into their employees’ growth and success. From mentorship programs to additional on-the-job training, seeing paths for career growth from day one allows your new employees to also want to invest in your organization for the long term. 

Feedback

Allowing new employees to voice their thoughts as much as possible allows for a foundation of trust to begin being built immediately. When these channels of communication are open, new employee productivity can reach 100% much faster. It also allows new employees to immerse themselves in company culture and get a sense of community early on. 

At Staff Force, we know how to answer the question of “why is onboarding important?” can be difficult to do on your own. This is why from the interview to the first day, we work in sync with you and your new hire to ensure a seamless and effective onboarding. We strive to be your partner in all things people management related. Give us a call today to see how we can best fit your organization’s needs.