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Onboarding

Onboarding, a vital HR practice, encompasses the seamless integration of a newly recruited employee into the organizational culture and workflow. It involves various tasks to help new employees finish their first orientation, and also understand the organization's structure, culture, vision, mission, and values.

From job offers to team training, onboarding involves multiple steps. Onboarding might span weeks to a year, although the most successful ones last months. After onboarding, workers should feel secure and capable of working in the new organization.

While there's no set time limit for onboarding a new employee, it's crucial to be comprehensive. Many firms' onboarding processes take barely a month or a few weeks, which may leave new hires overwhelmed and unconnected. Many HR specialists propose a 90-day onboarding period, while others recommend a year. This gives workers the tools to learn about the organization, assimilate their training, and perform their duties.

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