The effectiveness of onboarding is directly linked to the new member’s alignment with the company’s values and goals. When implemented in a structured and effective way, this process significantly increases the likelihood of talent retention.
The term “onboarding” has become increasingly common in the business context. This procedure refers to the initial steps that a new employee faces when joining the company, providing them with access to crucial information, such as organizational culture, routines, documents for signature, tools, among other elements.
This procedure can be conducted in several ways, with the in-person format being the most common. However, given the transformations in the global landscape of organizations, teams have become remarkably diverse in geographical terms. This implies that the exclusively face-to-face approach is no longer a viable alternative due to obstacles such as distance, time zones and different work modalities, which make it difficult to bring the entire team together in a single location for integration. In response to these challenges, digital solutions have emerged, carried out using computers and cell phones, often in online environments that are not always welcoming. What initially aimed to solve one problem ends up creating another, establishing an impersonal relationship from the beginning.
The answer lies in the hybrid model, which integrates the digital and in-person environments. Research indicates that, even with the use of digital tools, people still value human interaction. Adapting to this demand lies in the combination of both means: part of the integration journey takes place digitally, while another part takes place in person. In some cases, it is possible to perform both simultaneously, especially when the process involves several people in different locations. The crucial point is to add a meaningful human touch to this vital and welcoming phase of the process.
The Timeline platform provides an efficient and improved way to conduct the onboarding process for both companies and employees. Equipped with a welcoming, customizable and easy-to-use online environment, the Timeline platform is perfectly adapted to carry out the process online, in person or hybrid, effectively serving all phases.
By offering self-learning journeys, Timeline organizes and manages all content clearly, allowing new employees to follow a cohesive path, while the Human Resources team closely monitors their progress. Furthermore, the platform can be personalized with the company’s visual identity, providing a warm welcome aligned with the organization’s values, marking the beginning of the new member’s engagement with the team.
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♥ This article was written with great care by Eder Mariano.