How These 4 Companies Rule New Hire Onboarding
New Hire Onboarding Companies You see resources out the wazoo on how to recruit the best candidates and the latest performance management best practices, but there is too little discussed about the time in between. The irony is it’s during the new hire onboarding process that companies are most vulnerable to losing their newest employees. […]
5 Rad Icebreakers to Excite Your New Hires
Onboarding icebreakers: Let the fun begin! So you’ve hired a slew of new employees. They’re bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and ready and willing to jump in and help the team. The only issue is they don’t really know the team. How do you introduce these new-comers to your workforce? How do you ease their initiation into […]
Deconstructing the myths of onboarding – Myth #7: Onboarding begins and ends on an employee’s first day
If there is one universal truth about starting a new role it’s new job jitters. New hires worry about making a good impression, fitting in, finding the office/getting there on time, wearing the right attire, and more. Many are also concerned about whether they made the right decision to take the job. One of the […]
Deconstructing the myths of onboarding – Myth #5: Onboarding is just HR’s job
Great onboarding sets the stage for engaged, productive & happy employees. But who exactly is responsible for great onboarding? A misconception we often hear is that onboarding is solely the responsibility of HR and the hiring manager. While they are absolutely critical to onboarding, they are not the whole story. Employee onboarding isn’t just compliance, […]
Deconstructing the myths of onboarding – Myth #2: Mobile-first employee onboarding isn’t required
Deconstructing the myths of onboarding We’re big on employee onboarding – the engagement, the compliance, and most of all, the opportunity to wow new hires. Since we live and breathe onboarding technology every day, we thought we’d take a good look at the onboarding myths we regularly hear. Kind of like the ever-entertaining MythBusters show. […]
Surprising Employee Onboarding Lessons from The Santa Clause Movie
In the 1994 holiday classic movie The Santa Clause, an unlucky dad hears Santa fall from his roof. Rushing outside with his son, Scott discovers a lifeless Santa and a note in the pocket of his suit. In very fine print it reads, “If something should happen to me, put on my suit, the Reindeer […]
Top 5 Best Practices to Onboard New Nurse Graduates
Within the first two years after graduating, 33% of new nurses quit. Reality of life as a nurse and the steep learning curve are the biggest reasons for hanging up the stethoscope. With 1 million registered nurse job vacancies the Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates through 2022, the big question is – how do you […]
How to Engage Your New Employees Before They Start
How to Engage Your New Employees Before Day 1 Finding the ideal candidate is a delicate balance – from experience to skill to cultural fit. Not to mention their availability and willingness to make a change. Inc. states that 70% of the workforce consists of passive candidates, leaving only a paltry 30% of active candidates. Why […]
The complete guide to onboarding travel nurses to increase engagement & improve patient care
The complete guide to onboarding travel nurses to increase engagement & improve patient care The demand for travel nurses is on the rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates 1 million job vacancies for registered nurses through 2022, and health care centers will continue to rely on travel nurses to supplement their staffing. Onboarding travel […]
The demand for flexibility at work is mounting
The demand for flexibility at work is mounting A growing demand for flexibility in the workplace is one of the four macro trends leading to the rise of alternative work arrangements, cross-functional teams, and project-based work. Recent studies have shown that competitive pay and a great culture will get employees in the door, but the […]