Onboarding is an essential part of new hire success, and yet many companies overlook it. The hiring process can be costly, and most businesses want new employees to be up and running as soon as possible. Onboarding doesn’t directly generate profits, which puts it on the backburner in the eyes of some business owners.
New Hire Onboarding vs. Orientation
All business owners should know what onboarding is and how it differentiates from orientation.
Orientation is usually a single event that formally introduces new hires to the company. You’ll likely discuss your mission statement, vision, goals, values, and culture. You may also go over any guidelines or rules and other company-wide details. This is usually conducted within the first few days or a week of starting employment.