Building an inclusive onboarding experience is vital to retaining an organization's top talent. Although onboarding is one of the most pivotal moments in talent management, it is too often process-driven and focused on getting new employees to start contributing work. The impact of a poor onboarding experience can manifest as hesitation in diverse employees to commit to a long-term career at the organization. Organizations that strive to meet their diversity goals must make employees feel included from the first day, as this will set the tone for the individual's tenure there.
Onboarding is the process of welcoming people recruited into the organization and its culture. It starts when employment commences and continues for a period of time specified by the organization and often includes planned review phases. The purpose of this process is to:
