Special Guest – Kelly Franklin 

In this episode, we break down why those first three months can define the entire trajectory of a new hire’s success—or failure. Too many organizations take a “figure it out” approach, leaving employees overwhelmed, disengaged, and underperforming. We will walk through what a structured onboarding program should actually look like, how to build a clear and intentional 90-day plan, and the critical role leadership plays in setting expectations, providing support, and driving early wins. Whether you’re a hiring manager, executive, or job seeker, this episode delivers practical strategies to turn onboarding from a gamble into a competitive advantage. 

• When does onboarding actually start?
• What do you believe is the true purpose of the first 90 days?
• What are the biggest mistakes organizations make during onboarding?
• What is the Managers role in the first 90 days – difference between micromanaging and coaching?
• What separates managers who excel at onboarding and those who don’t?
• How is onboarding different for remote workers?
• How to avoid overwhelming new hires with information?
• Importance of Culture and Belonging – helping new hires build internal networks and feel included beyond the “meet the team”
• If you could redesign the first 90 days for every company in the world, what would you change first?

Special Guest
Kelly Franklin
Franklin Consulting and Coaching
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-franklin-96bb3310/ 
Kelly has over 25 years of strategic human resources leadership experience, offering critical insight into the overall employee experience across small to Fortune 500 companies. She provides coaching to individuals to develop and grow their careers and consulting services to companies to drive organizational change, talent management/development, and human resources optimization across their organizations.

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