The structured process of integrating a new hire into the organisation during their first weeks.
Onboarding is the structured, multi-week process of integrating a new hire into an organisation so they become productive and engaged quickly. Good onboarding goes beyond Day 1 paperwork: it spans preboarding (before start date), orientation (Week 1), role-specific training (Weeks 2 to 4), and periodic check-ins through the first 90 days.
Key onboarding activities include: offer acceptance and contract signing, document collection (CNIC, academic credentials, references), equipment and access provisioning (email, laptop, Slack, tools), orientation to company culture and policies, introductions to team members, role-specific training, buddy or mentor assignment, and regular manager check-ins.
Research consistently shows that effective onboarding reduces first-year turnover by 25% or more and accelerates time-to-productivity. Poor onboarding is a leading cause of early resignations. Modern HR platforms like Peoplifi automate onboarding with checklists, document collection, e-signatures, and integration into Slack and Google Workspace for instant access provisioning.
Our 30-day onboarding plan covers orientation, tool training, shadowing, and a manager check-in each week.
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