An Employer's Guide to Onboarding

You've been through the extensive process of recruiting and interviewing for a role and have found the perfect candidate – someone with the right mix of credentials and experience, but what comes next?

In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about onboarding to ensure a smooth and successful integration for new team members into your business.

Included within the guide is detailed information and examples on:


  • Preboarding: Getting a Head Start
  • The First Week
  • The Basics
  • Settling In
  • Setting Goals and Tracking Progress
  • Ongoing Training and Support

 

We hope this guide helps to get your onboarding programme off on the right foot! If you still feel like you’re not prepared enough for your new hire, or would like to know more about how you can best prepare for the onboarding process, get in touch with your PRA consultant.


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