Discussion – Onboarding Experience

Discussion – Onboarding Experience

What is the importance of the new hire/onboarding experiences? What are the benefits of a productive new hire experience for the employee and the employer?

The onboarding period is critical for new employees because it determines their engagement. It allows the employer or organization to make a first impression on the employees. The onboarding experience offers an opportunity to create a positive emotional attachment to the new employees (Maurer, 2021). A company that conducts productive new hires benefits in different ways. Firstly, at least 69 per cent of new employees have had positive experiences during onboarding and have stayed for at least three years. Thus, a company’s employee turnover is low as retention is high. A structured onboarding program leads to a 58 per cent retention rate among employees. The likelihood of retaining clients for long periods reduces the cost of recruitment for these entities. In addition, the productivity of organizations increases by at least 50 per cent among new hires (Hirsch, 2017). The employees also benefit from a positive onboarding experience because they fit into the organizational culture and learn the governing norms and values. The positive impression allows the employees to identify growth opportunities within the new environment.

What have your experiences been on a new job? Did you feel welcomed and receive proper training? Does your organization strive to maximize the newcomer spirit?

While joining my current job as a new hire, I feel welcomed most of the time through orientation programs that introduce the employees to the organization. The friendliness that other employees and senior managers exhibit creates confidence among the new hires about their decision to join these entities. It also promotes interaction among the new and current employees, which facilitates the process of fitting into the company’s culture (SHRM, 2021). Departmental sessions with the managers also enabled the new hires to familiarize themselves with the other employees with whom they are expected to work. My current organization is keen on maximizing the newcomer spirit through orientations and regular consultations with new employees.

References

Hirsch, A. S. (2017). Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Good Onboarding. Retrieved from https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/dont-underestimate-the-importance-of-effective-onboarding.aspx

Maurer, R. (2021). Proper onboarding is key to retaining and engaging talent. Retrieved from https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/new-employee-onboarding-guide.aspx

SHRM. (2021). New-Hire Orientation Process. Retrieved from https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/policies/pages/cms_010861.aspx

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Discussion – Onboarding Experience

New employment encourages the heart and motivates the spirit to learn and grow, to be part of something bigger, and to achieve one’s goals and purpose. A new job is a significant chapter in each of our lives, and the hopes and dreams we have for our future are closely aligned with our job satisfaction. First impressions count!
Discuss the importance of the new hire process:
What is the importance of the new hire/onboarding experiences? What are the benefits of a productive new hire experience for the employee and the employer? Cited academic data and personal observations are required.
What have your experiences been on a new job? Did you feel welcomed and receive proper training?
Does your organization strive to maximize the newcomer spirit?