What is onboarding, and how is it vital in a company?

Onboarding is the process where new hires acquire the necessary tools, knowledge, talents, skills, attitudes and behaviors to become contributing members who make a tangible difference to the organization. You could say it's a lot similar to training a new employee to learn and understand the systems of a company!

Employee onboarding helps new hires physically, mentally, and professionally integrate into the operations and culture of your business. Ensuring that formal training and processes lead to successful onboarding, which in turn can ensure that your company will operate like a well-oiled machine by the time they've successfully assimilated into your business!

But what's the difference between onboarding and orientation? Employee onboarding refers to any action that helps new hires understand how things work in their new work environment, get acquainted with the company culture, and feel welcomed and valued in their team. O...