Onboarding is a topic that has become more prominent in the workplace, and with as many as 6.5 million UK workers expected to leave their jobs within the next 12 months; it is crucial to get it right. The onboarding process is where new starts are integrated into the business. It includes tasks such as setting up a workstation and email access, understanding the company culture and values, and introducing the new start to colleagues. If you have ever been in a position where you have joined a company and been left on your own on your first day; you will understand the importance of a robust onboarding process. These are some benefits of a robust onboarding process.

Quick Integration

Employees must integrate quickly into the organisation in order to work towards the common goals of the organisation from the offset. When time is taken over the onboarding process to allow the new start to get to know their colleagues and understand the business, they are more likely to integrate quickly.

Feeling Valued

For most people, feeling valued is up there with a good salary when it comes to what employees want from their job. If a new start has access to the equipment they need, including an email address and workstation, they are introduced properly to their colleagues, and they have someone to ‘buddy’ up with, they are more likely to feel valued. Employees who feel valued will have greater loyalty and be more productive.

High Performers

The onboarding process is ideal for discussing your expectations with the new employee. Employees that understand precisely what is expected of them are much more likely to perform well. After all, how can you expect an employee to perform well if they don’t understand the goals they are working towards?

Better Job Satisfaction

When you invest in your employees, you will get it back in abundance. The onboarding process allows you to explore all the company’s benefits and progress opportunities and ensure the new employee feels supported. A robust onboarding process can significantly improve the employee experience.

Improved Perception

There is nowhere to hide for organisations anymore, and with 86% of job seekers checking reviews before applying for a job, perception should be high on your priorities. When you provide your employees with a positive experience, they will tell others, which will improve the perception job seekers have. In addition, with a good reputation, hiring top talent for your business is much easier. You can contact us to learn more about our dedicated recruitment services if you are looking to recruit new talent into your business throughout the UK, Qatar, and beyond.