Definition
Onboarding covers everything between offer acceptance and the moment the new hire is autonomous: preparing the role, welcome, training, introductions to the team and check-ins. It is not limited to day one. A failed onboarding is a common cause of early turnover.
Example schedule
Illustrative example:
- Before day 1: access, equipment, a welcome note, practical information in writing.
- Days 1 to 7: meet the team, goals for the first 30 days, a buddy.
- Day 30: check-in with the manager, adjustments.
- Day 90: review, often before the end of the probation period.
Key takeaway
Measure retention at 90 days and one year: it is the best indicator of onboarding quality. In RecruitEasy, a hired candidate can be converted into a new hire, with a start date, onboarding tasks and check-ins at day 7 and day 30. RecruitEasy stops there: it is not an HR management or payroll system.