- Welcome aboard!
- What is in it for me?
- How we do it in Order Group
Onboarding is an integral part of the introduction of your employees. It seems easy to onboard a newcomer, but in practice, many companies do it ineffectively, which can be why people resign from a company as they do not feel taken care of during their first weeks of work.
Welcome aboard!
To understand the situation fully, you have to put yourself in the newcomer's shoes. Imagine you start your first day at work, and your feelings are mixed: you are curious and feel excited, but at the same time, you feel lost and stressed, as you probably do not know anyone in the company. You want somebody to take care of you, help you out and guide you through the onboarding process. That is why it is essential to accompany every new employee during the first days at work. Show you care about them and waited for them to join your team. How to do it?
First thing: be close and be ready to answer all the questions your employee has. Remember to provide all necessary equipment like computer, cell phone, access card, dedicated e-mail address. Additionally, each person should have access to all the local discs, documents, and programs needed to work right away.
It is also crucial for every newcomer to have their workplace - desk, chair, and screen. When people feel uncertain about new surroundings, it can be a comfort to have their space, to feel they belong to the place. Besides, do not make your employees wait for their contracts - these should be already prepared, printed out, and ready to sign. All paperwork should be completed on the first day that the person joins the company.
What is in it for me?
You still do not know why effective onboarding is that important for every company and how it can affect its future? Well, believe it or not, successful onboarding can decrease the rotation in the company. According to Gallup's research, only 12% of employees think their companies effectively introduce newcomers. Meanwhile, it should be a great moment to build relations, employee engagement and confirm promises given during the interview. It is a chance to build a positive employee experience from the very first day of work. When a newly hired person is taken care of and feels a part of the team does not decide to leave the company easily. Sounds like a win-win situation.
How we do it in Order Group
In OG, the duration of the onboarding training is at most one day because we like to make things simple. When you enter the company, the first thing you get is your contract because we want to be fair to all our co-workers, and we know how important it is to feel financially secure.
During your first day at work, you get to know everything you need about our company: the values we uphold, the rules we have, and the projects we run. We also get you all the equipment you need to start your work, and we show you your workplace. At your desk, there is a huge bag full of our Order gadgets waiting for you. It is also the moment when you meet your colleagues from your team. You have time to chat and get to know each other. Also, together you plan your work for the following days and agree on the most necessary details.
In case you have any questions during your first days, we are always there to help you. We understand it is a new situation for you, so we want to support you at any time and help you settle in.
Sounds promising? Join us and see for yourself :)
