In today’s digital workspace online HR practices have become a critical component of the hiring process. Ennsuring that the new hire feels welcomed and ready to contribute can be more challenging in the remote setting. We have decided to explore best practices for an effective online onboarding to ensure smooth intergration of the new hire.
Set Clear Expectations
Be upfront about what’s expected in their new role. Discuss working hours, deadlines, and how you like to communicate. Knowing these details helps remote workers manage their duties and expectations better as well as integrates them smoothly into the team.
Preparation is Key
You can not simply welcome new employee with all the necessary equipment at the office. Make sure that all the necessary equipment such as work laptop, phone or required software is shipped on time and arrives before the start date. We advise you to create a detailed onboarding schedule that outlines the first week or month, including virtual meetings with key team members, training sessions ect. This can help a new employee manage their own expectations and structure their integration into the company’s workflow.
Pre-onboarding
You can engage with employees before their official start date with pre-onboarding activities. Think about sending over a welcome video, a “welcome pack” or reading material that introduces them to the role and the team. These gestures can create a sense of belonging and excitement about their new journey.
Assign a Coach and Foster Team Integration
Think about assigning a coach or “buddy” that will help the new hire with picking up new information and help them navigate the unwritten rules and social norms of the company. Integrating into a team can be challenging without physical presence. Facilitate virtual introductions with team members and involve new hires in regular team meetings and virtual social events.
Use the right tools
Make sure you got the right technology set up. Utilize video conferencing tools and digital onboarding process that can automate and track the onboarding tasks.
Encourage Feedback
Encourage new hires to provide feedback on their onboarding experience to constantly keep improving your onboarding process. This not only provides your organization with insights that can be used to improve the onboarding process for future employees, but also helps them feel valued.
Who are we?
At JN Recruitment we help leading companies to recruit across Europe. Whether you are looking to build up or grow your team – we are here to make it happen seamlessly.
What makes us different?
We combine the newest recruitment practices with active headhunting to tap into passive candidate pool and bring you desited results.
