Onboarding Is Not Orientation: How to Improve Your New Hires’ Experience & Retention

Unlock success with strategic onboarding – where engagement drives excellence!

Introduction

Is your hiring process costly? Roughly 1/3 start job searching within 6 months, and external executive hires often disappoint. With 10-15% attrition, companies lose 60% of talent in 4 years. A strong onboarding plan in the first 3 months can boost retention by 50%, productivity by 54%, and engagement by 59%, according to Aberdeen Group. Your onboarding's impact is critical, especially in remote setups. Overcome challenges with innovative solutions to help new hires grasp expectations, align goals, and integrate into the culture. The payoff? Increased satisfaction, engagement, better performance, and reduced turnover—a win-win.

Learning Objectives

- Differentiate between orientation and onboarding; both are crucial.

- Master the 4Cs for an effective onboarding program: compliance, clarification, culture, connections.

- Explore five best practices, backed by real-world examples, for successful onboarding.

- Understand the roles of key stakeholders: executive management, human resources, new hire's manager.

- Navigate remote/hybrid onboarding for enhanced connections and communication.

- Illuminate new hires with answers to 5 key questions for heightened engagement.\

About Speaker

Marcia Zidle, MA BCC, is a certified executive coach, Business Management Consultant, and Keynote Speaker. With 25 years of international experience across diverse industries, including healthcare, finance, oil and gas, manufacturing, and more, Marcia collaborates with organizations to optimize leadership and human capital for enhanced performance and profitability.