Designing Digitally
05/29/2018
Onboarding is the process of orienting employees to their new workplace and new coworkers. Due to the fact that 22% of workplace turnover happens in the first forty-five days of employment, it’s clearly an important aspect to address.
Traditional training methods are no longer the best way to assimilate employees into the company. They are much more time-consuming and not the most cost-effective option. Far too often the end result is a new hire who has tried to cram a great deal of information into a short amount of time, with no room for questions and little retention.
There are a number of benefits to utilizing an elearning development program for the onboarding of new employees. Here are four of the best reasons:
Here are some concrete ways to make online onboarding a success:
Keep in mind that the challenges given to new employees should be equal to their skill and should advance as they advance. Beginners should be given simple challenges that highlight the mechanics as they play. As they continue to learn and grow, the challenges should become more difficult, keeping in sync with their abilities.
Designing Digitally, Inc. can design an impactful training program to enhance your onboarding to increase retention and create an immediate connection with your new hires.
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