Onboarding

The process of integrating new hires into an organization by familiarizing them with company culture, policies, and job expectations.

Effective onboarding programs include orientation sessions, mentorship, and training initiatives. HR professionals ensure that onboarding is engaging and structured to enhance employee retention and productivity.

The four steps are:

1. Preboarding – Begins after offer acceptance; involves paperwork, IT setup, and welcome messages.
2. Orientation – Covers company policies, introductions, and role overview during the first few days.
3. Training & Integration – Focuses on job-specific training and team collaboration.

Ongoing Support & Development – Provides feedback, check-ins, and growth opportunities over time.

The 4 C’s are:

1. Compliance – Teaching legal rules, policies, and procedures.
2. Clarification – Explaining job roles, expectations, and goals.
3. Culture – Introducing organizational values, norms, and mission.

Connection – Building relationships with coworkers and company networks.

HR manages the entire onboarding process, including:

• Preparing documents and logistics during preboarding.
• Conducting orientation and compliance training.
• Facilitating introductions and culture sharing.
• Supporting managers and new hires with training, feedback, and resources to ensure a smooth transition and retention.