How to onboard new employees
Effective onboarding can have a big influence on employee productivity, retention and happiness. Watch our video for tips on setting new hires up for success with a great onboarding process.
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Employee onboarding FAQs
For the latest information on new hire forms, reference local, state and federal regulations. In the United States, your new hires may be required to fill out paperwork like Form I-9, Form W-4 (or W-9 for a contractor), and other state and local tax forms. Other forms may include background check forms, direct deposit forms, and non-compete/confidentiality agreements.
Virtual onboarding can be just as effective as in-person onboarding. Adjust your language for a digital format, keep it interactive and create content in different formats to avoid “Zoom fatigue” (e.g., PDFs, 1:1 training, online videos).
Orientation is a small part of the longer onboarding process. It’s often a brief, one-time event that quickly introduces new employees to the company and their position. Employee onboarding is a hands-on version of orientation that can last up to 90 days.
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Video transcript
Today’s hiring question comes from Maya, who just hired a great dental hygienist. She asks, “what’s the best way to onboard a new employee?”
Onboarding new employees
According to an Indeed survey, 39% of people who left a job within the first six months said more effective onboarding and training could have helped them stay longer. Hmm. Guess it’s time to brush up on those onboarding procedures.
Start by gathering everything your new hire needs to fill out or review on their first day. Things like tax documents, employee handbook and payroll information.
A warm welcome
Want to make your new hire smile? Send them a welcome email after they’ve accepted the job, but before the first day. Want to make them smile even more? Decorate their workspace with some cool swag.
Of course, not everything spreads word of mouth, so be sure to send an employee announcement to the rest of the team.
Orientation
On the first day, hold a new hire orientation. It’s a great time to talk about company history, take a building tour and go over all that fancy office equipment. Being the new kid in town is often a little lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. Assign a peer in the department to act as a new hire mentor slash buddy.
During their first few weeks on the job, you could also organize a team lunch or send your new hire a bag of goodies.
Check-ins
You know, dentists aren’t the only ones who love check ins. For a healthier onboarding experience, set up a 30, 60 and 90 day check in plan. This gives new employees a chance to share feedback about their training and talk about how they’re adapting to their role. Looks like we’ve reached the end of the video. You did great. Now just keep up your good onboarding habits and we’ll see you in six months.
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