Ensure new recruits feel part of the organisation

● A genuine onboarding process, with recruits properly integrated into an organisation, can ensure that they begin their time on a positive note.

“[Onboarding] sets the tone for the employee’s relationship with an employer while they are with the company. A good start will help joiners become productive, immerse themselves in the culture and get comfortable with their new role,” says Jeff Ryan, MD of AWCape.

He advises:

● When employees start there is a better chance for them to develop good relationships with colleagues and managers, which increases the chances they will stay with the company;

● When people work remotely, onboarding becomes more important as some may never visit the office;

● An online onboarding process can ensure that all new employees — remote or in the office — go through the same process to feel part of the organisation;

● An online process also allows you to tailor the programme to the needs of different workers; and

● Onboarding ensures everyone’s details are captured accurately as there is time to check that forms are completed and details are correct. — Margaret Harris