In this episode, Karen Kirton explores why standardizing onboarding is critical for getting new hires up to speed efficiently and ensuring they feel engaged and confident in their roles from day one. She shares practical ways to create a structured, repeatable onboarding process that reduces inconsistency and saves time for managers.

In today’s episode, you will learn about:

• Why onboarding matters—with research showing that structured onboarding increases employee productivity by 70% and engagement by 54%.
• How to standardize onboarding using three key components: 
  1. Videos – Recording common training tasks, such as system navigation and company processes, to reduce time spent on repetitive explanations.
  2. How-to guides – Using transcription tools like Otter.ai to easily document step-by-step instructions for key tasks.
  3. Buddies – Assigning an experienced employee to support new hires, ensuring they have a positive first experience and a go-to person for questions.
• The importance of choosing the right buddy, ensuring they represent the company culture and provide helpful guidance.
• Why ongoing checklists and structured support make onboarding consistent and scalable, especially as businesses grow.

This episode provides a practical guide for business owners and managers looking to improve onboarding efficiency, reduce new hire uncertainty, and build a strong foundation for employee success.

Have you implemented a standardised onboarding process? 

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