How to ... Develop an onboarding programme
Successful onboarding results in much higher retention rates, an expert says
Onboarding, which is often used interchangeably with induction, should not be seen as a nice-to-have process, but a crucial aspect of every company.
“While onboarding lays the groundwork for success, it's merely the beginning of the employee journey. Consider all the touchpoints for employees; the first payslip, the first one-on-one meeting, the conversation around the extension (or not) of the permanent contract, performance feedback conversations, the first career discussion, and so on Continued support, development opportunities and a culture of continuous learning are essential for retaining top talent and driving long-term success,” says executive coach and leadership expert Anja van Beek...
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