Onboarding
Set the direction and foster wellbeing from day one for new employees
Effective onboarding is crucial for shaping how new employees experience their first days within your organisation – and for how quickly they become a valuable part of your team. A structured and well-designed onboarding process builds confidence, engagement, and motivation, and has a significant impact on wellbeing, retention, and performance.
At Human House, we support companies in developing and implementing onboarding programmes that ensure a positive start and a strong connection to the workplace. We advise on the onboarding of employees at all levels, with particular expertise in the recruitment and integration of specialists, managers, executives, and board members.
How we can support your organisation with effective onboarding
- Development of tailored onboarding programmes
- Guidance on the structure, content, and responsibilities within the onboarding process
- Training for leaders on effective welcoming and follow-up
- Tools for evaluating and continuously improving onboarding
- Sparring on onboarding in hybrid and digital work environments
Onboarding is more than an introduction to tasks and systems
Onboarding is not just about getting access to IT systems and learning the practical aspects of a job. Equally important is gaining an understanding of your organisation’s culture, values, and expectations – and building relationships with colleagues and leaders.
A successful onboarding process is therefore professional, social, and cultural. It should be planned, targeted, and tailored to each employee’s role and needs. When onboarding is done well, new employees feel seen, welcomed, and equipped to contribute from the outset.
Good onboarding caters to generational differences
In many organisations, different generations work side by side – from recent graduates in their early 20s to experienced professionals with decades in the workforce. This places new demands on the onboarding process. While younger employees often seek frequent feedback, digitally accessible materials, and a clear career path, older colleagues tend to value personal contact, stability, and an understanding of the organisation’s history and values.
Effective onboarding takes these differences into account and adapts to age, experience, and learning styles. At Human House, we help create onboarding programmes that meet employees where they are and strengthen collaboration across generations.
The leader’s role is central to successful onboarding
Active involvement from leaders is essential in the onboarding process. The leader must ensure that new employees have a clear understanding of their role, responsibilities, and opportunities for development – while fostering an open dialogue about expectations and wellbeing. A present and engaged leader can make a substantial difference in how new employees experience their first days and how quickly they feel like part of the team. We equip leaders to take ownership of the onboarding process, ensuring a positive start for all new employees.
Onboarding is a sound investment –
A robust onboarding process is an investment that quickly pays off. Employees who feel genuinely welcomed are more engaged, become productive faster, and are more likely to stay with the organisation. Conversely, inadequate onboarding can lead to uncertainty, low motivation, and ultimately, resignations. That is why we always recommend approaching onboarding as a strategic initiative – not just a practical task.
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