WHAT IS ONBOARDING?
Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into the workplace. Onboarding is one of the most important steps in the hiring process because it not only takes care of compliance related forms and tasks, but also introduces the new employee to the company and its culture. It allows them to become comfortable within their new work environment and acclimate to their new positions.
HOW CAN ONBOARDING HELP NEW HIRES?
The Onboarding process should be an all-encompassing strategic process that begins before the hire date and continues well into the employee’s tenure. Companies want to be sure they are being strategic and including all parties who will participate in Onboarding as well as the employee’s overall success.
Having an effective Onboarding process will not only introduce the employee to the organization, but also give them a positive first impression, knowing that they are experiencing a well thought out onboarding plan.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
An effective Onboarding strategy can help significantly with employee retention. New hires want to see that their new place of work is organized, efficient, and has been preparing for their arrival. Recent research from iSolved has found that nearly 50% of employees are tempted to leave a new job due to a negative Onboarding experience.
But Onboarding does not end with the conclusion of the new hire’s first day. It continues through to Orientation over the next several months. Orientation is the new hire’s first opportunity to get familiar with the workplace environment, meet their peers, and begin understanding their daily tasks. When the transition from Onboarding to Orientation is a smooth one, employees are more confident in their choice to move jobs.
HOW CAN YOU CREATE AN EFFECTIVE ONBOARDING STRATEGY?
The Onboarding process doesn’t have to be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be archaic either. Having a pre-Onboarding and post-Onboarding strategy will ensure that new hires are getting the communication from the business that they need to get started in their new position. Begin to think about what materials should be shared with new hires, and what information you want them to have before starting their new job.
Next, be sure to include anyone that needs to be a part of the new hire’s introductory process in your Onboarding communications. It is not just HR that is included, but also their managers, a corresponding department, or even IT. Having these individuals involved can help keep the new hire’s first day productive.
HOW CAN ACCUPAY HELP?
Many businesses choose to utilize an electronic onboarding process so that their new hires will experience an organized, efficient Onboarding process. AccuPay utilizes digital Onboarding software via iSolved HCM to help their clients create a seamless Onboarding process for their new hires.
Not only do we implement and train our clients to use the Onboarding feature, but we also partner with them to determine what Onboarding template will best suit their needs. This includes a thorough analysis of the Onboarding checklist, and an overview of workflow options. iSolved can accommodate clients that want a simple online Onboarding process, or something more complex that includes multiple people and departments.
AccuPay will consult with clients on a continual basis to update their Onboarding environment as they grow and as policies change through the years. We are available to advise our clients on what may best suit their needs.
WHAT FEATURES DOES ISOLVED HAVE?
iSolved Onboarding allows a new hire to complete their profile information, as well as finish and sign any required documents, tax forms, and policies all online. Clients can take advantage of Onboarding tools such as:
- Electronic signatures
- Built-in I-9 Completion tool
- Asset assignment and tracking
- Multi-step workflows
- Cloud-based document storage
- Certification tracking
- Mobile capability
Creating an effective Onboarding process is the first step in keeping your new hires engaged and excited to work. To learn more about digital Onboarding with iSolved HCM, give Jessica a call at 317-885-7600, or email hr@accupay.com.
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