Onboarding in context

- When a new person is hired, … many times companies simply use the sink or swim approach. … They just throw the person in … and let them start trying to do the job. … There's very little time spent filling out forms … or going to orientations. … The sink or swim method has clear pros and cons. … On the pro side, people begin adding … to your team's productivity immediately, … and there's no loss of learning … between a classroom setting and the real job setting. … On the con side, … new employees often experience higher stress, … less confidence, … and a feeling of not being supported correctly. … The preferred method … of bringing in a new employee is called onboarding. … When done correctly, onboarding helps the employee navigate … through all of the paperwork associated … with starting a new job, helps them learn about their role, … their team, and the overall organization, … and supports strong productivity and retention. … Even though the benefits are great, … onboarding is often neglected for several reasons. …