Onboarding 15,000 candidates a month, we see the best (and worst!) in onboarding practices every day. So here’s our hit-list of the top dos and don’ts.
It’s just about getting the formalities done, so the experience doesn’t matter, right? Wrong. Research by Brandon Hall Group found that a great onboarding experience increases new employee retention by a staggering 82%.
And in a candidate-short market, where efficiency and speed are a must, it can be your competitive advantage. In addition, it saves you time, increases productivity and helps to keep you compliant. It’s a no-brainer, right?
If you’ve experienced that first day at a new job that is spent completing formalities and forms, you’ll know it’s no fun – and it can mean you miss important deadlines, like the next pay run!
So as an employer, make it work for you and your next hire by getting the formalities done ahead of time. You can even start the process before the interview, as checking credentials or completing background checks will be make or break anyway.
The housekeeping tasks required to onboard a new hire can be monotonous and time-consuming, but they don’t have to be. Look for a digital solution that allows candidates and new hires to upload all the documentation on the go, using just their mobiles. With Onboarded, 70% of candidates complete the process using a mobile device – no scanner required. They simply upload all documents simply by taking a picture with their phone. Job done!
If you’re dealing with paper forms or moving digital information from one system to another, you’re opening yourself up to manual error. Doing so can lead to compliance issues and put you at unnecessary risk. Instead, look for opportunities to integrate your onboarding platform with existing HR software, databases or CRMs to keep it seamless and error-free.
If your candidate receives contact from different platforms, providers and/or communication channels, you increase the chances of confusion or missed steps. Keep things simple with a single source for all onboarding requirements, documentation and tasks. With Onboarded, candidates receive a single, unique URL that provides everything they need to complete the process.
While completing onboarding formalities is a priority for you, they might not be top of mind for your new hire. However, a digital experience that gently reminds and guides candidates through the process will keep them (and you!) on track for day one. In fact, 85% of Onboarded candidates complete the process in just one day.
Password fatigue is real and something most of us have experienced! So look at ways you can do away with usernames and passwords, such as Onboarded’s unique, secure URL. You’ll save the frustration of lost and reset passwords for your candidate, and you won’t need to provide additional tech support.
With the right onboarding software, you can simply create the candidate’s profile and send a single link to upload all the required documentation. This simple approach reduces the time spent on onboarding from 2 days’ effort to just 2–3 minutes.
The benefits of a solution like Onboarded are numerous:
Onboarded is an industry-leading software solution, speeding up the process, maintaining compliance, delivering a winning candidate experience – and saving you time and money! Our platform integrates with leading recruitment and HR platforms, including JobAdder, Job Science, Workforce One and Fastrack 360, and our 100% Australian-based team sets the standard for consistency and customer support you can count on.
Want to see it in action for yourself? Book your demo here.
Onboarded, an automated employee onboarding software solution, is thrilled to announce that it has been named RecOS Partner of the Year at the Vinny Awards 2023. The prestigious Vinny Awards are presented by Vincere, a leading provider of recruitment and staffing software. The event recognises innovation and success in the recruitment industry.
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Onboarding 15,000 candidates a month, we see the best (and worst!) in onboarding practices every day. So here’s our hit-list of the top dos and don’ts.
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