Employee Onboarding Process
The employee onboarding process runs across four stages, and most organisations manage the middle one well and the other three by accident.
Pre-boarding. Between offer acceptance and the first day. Contracts, forms, clearances and keeping the person warm. This is where second thoughts happen and where most compliance evidence should be collected.
Day one and week one. Access, equipment, introductions, site induction. Usually the only stage with a written checklist.
The first ninety days. Role clarity, early feedback, and the point at which someone decides whether they made the right choice.
Confirmation. A deliberate conversation at the end of any probation period rather than a date passing silently.
The fourth is skipped more than any other, and it is the one that leaves both sides unsure where they stand.
The Fair Work Ombudsman covers what must be given to new employees. This is general information rather than legal advice, and obligations vary by state and territory.
See Sentrient’s onboarding management system and pre-boarding software.
Factors To Consider When Planning The Length Of Your Employee Onboarding Process
One of the most pressing questions on every recruiter’s mind is, “How long should your employee onboarding process be?” It is too short, and the employee will feel not well informed. It is too long, and the employee might feel that they are overwhelmed with details. Employers can dedicate anywhere from one day to six […]
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