Trial by fire is no longer acceptable when bringing new employees on board.
Regardless of the size of the business, new hires need to feel supported from day one including opportunities to offer and receive feedback as onboarding takes place.
A primary objective of onboarding is to reduce the time it takes for a new hire to become fully productive in their role”
Source: Training Industry Magazine, Spring 2023. Link. Shaping the employee onboarding experience and objectives will result in higher employee retention, engagement and satisfaction.