085 | Don't Underestimate the Importance of a Good Onboarding Program for New Employees

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So, you’ve got a new employee, and you want to onboard them asap so that they can jump in and start working.

But wait! Have you ever considered the importance of the onboarding program?

In this episode, we'll discuss the mistakes leaders make when it comes to onboarding, the risks of not onboarding an employee well and the benefits of a good onboarding program.

Mistakes leaders make when it comes to onboarding

1. Not taking onboarding seriously
2. Underestimating the value of the onboarding
3. No written SOP’s

Risks of not onboarding well

1. Increased training cost
2. Time efficiency problems
3. Reputational damage
4. Employees with low morale

Benefits of having a good onboarding program

1. Set them up for success
2. Understanding the ins/outs of company
3. Get what’s in your brain, onto paper
4. Run your department the way you want to
5. No unexpected twists
6. Stress that mistakes are allowable
7. Employee retention and job satisfaction
8. Increased productivity
9. Good first impression

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