Employers have an average of just 44 days during onboarding to influence whether a new employee will stay for the long term, according to BambooHR. Jill Barth shares perspectives from onboarding professionals and identifies key principles that make the difference between success and failure.
Source: HR Executive, July 11, 2025. Link. The most effective onboarding programs are designed to identify and amplify individual strengths early in the journey.
It’s not just about teaching the job . . . it’s about helping people feel like they belong and can thrive.”
INSIGHTS: A key takeaway from this article is the importance of helping new employees understand how they fit into the team, functionally and relationally, along with how their work contributes to the company’s objectives and successes.
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