ONBOARDING:SET GOALS, ESTABLISH EXPECTATIONS AND TURN GREAT
CANDIDATES INTO EVEN BETTER EMPLOYEES
Sabrina Baker, PHR
THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A
SYSTEMATIC PROCESS
THAT BEGINS IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND ENDS MONTHS AFTER A
HIRE IS MADE
ONBOARDING ACTIVITES TAKE PLACE IN FOUR DISTINCT TIMEFRAMES
Recruitment Process
OrientationFirst 90 Days
Growth91-180 Days
Development181 Days+
“Every single candidate begins the onboarding
process with your company, but not all will
make it through the entire process.
The recruitment process serves as an introduction into life at your company. Use this time to share culture, vision, mission and general expectations.
Utilize Recruitment Marketing, Careers Pages, Job Ads and Branded Social Sites to Begin the Onboarding
Process.
“After the initial 90 days, reality starts to set in. It is during this time that most employees decide
whether they are going to stick around.
AFTER THE INITIAL ORIENTATION, EMPLOYEES WANT
AUTONOMY
BUT STILL NEED ACCESS TO HELP, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT
AFTER THE SIX MONTH MARK ONBOARDING ACTIVITIES SHIFT TO FOCUS MORE ON
DEVELOPMENT, JOB ENLARGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT AND CONTINUED SUPPORT
“Effective onboarding programs ensure all
employees consistently receive the same
information, support and development. Thus
ensuring higher levels of success.
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