Imagine this scenario.
Mike had been accepted as an engineer in training in a food processing company. When Mike signed the acceptance letter in his final interview the HR Manager, Robyn, congratulated him and advised him of his start date in a week’s time. She also explained to him how the company had an on-boarding or induction programme that he could complete online over the next week so that he would be fully prepared to start work when he arrived next week. She establihed his email address and assured him that his induction would start as soon as he was ready. All details, such as where to pay his salary, would be addressed through the programme.
When Mike left the building he checked his mobile phone to find the first modlette relating to his induction had already arrived, and that he could start going through his induction material in the bus on the way home. Mike was very impressed with this and by the end of the week he had taken in a lot of information about what was expected of him at his new company and what was available to him in resources and development. He felt he was ready to start work on his first day.
It’s time for change
The “fill in the forms” type of on-boarding are usually effective in meeting payroll and HR records and compliance. However, if this is all that happens (and too often it is) then these companies are missing the ideal opportunity to build commitment, relationships, productivity, sales potential, and so much more.
Instead of seeing new employee on-boarding as a paper work session or a grand tour of the departments, companies are starting to realise the value that can be derived from a well designed, comprehensive online programme whose objective is to train and retain employees in what will become a competitive job market for good people.
Why would you want online on-boarding?
Getting a modlettes online on-boarding process up and running may seem like a lot of work, but, done well the benefits it delivers makes everything worthwhile.
Here’s why its worthwhile:
- Boosts efficiency
Online on-boarding reduces manual paperwork, speeds up on-boarding, increases productivity and helps your new hires adapt quickly.
2. Supports remote work
As remote work becomes more common, companies need flexible processes that function from anywhere. Online on-boarding enables HR teams to provide a smooth experience, allowing new hires to complete necessary tasks without office visits.
3. Provides 24/7 accessibility
Modlettes platform is available all day, every day, allowing new employees to complete on-boarding tasks on-demand at their own pace and convenience.
This flexibility helps those in different time zones or with varying schedules stay on-track without time constraints.
4. Scales with business growth
Manual onsite on-boarding may seem more personalised but doesn’t scale efficiently. With that in mind, its important to establish processes that keep up with your business growth, and virtual workflows make that possible.
Online workflows allow HR teams to on-board multiple employees at once without increasing costs or sacrificing quality. This means you can onboard a few or a lot at the same time.
That’s why scalability makes online on-boarding an ideal solution for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to large enterprises, reducing resources while increasing efficiency.
5. Increases engagement
Manual on-boarding can become tedious and time consuming for HR staff and new employees. Instead online makes it more fun for everyone.
On one hand, it makes HR processes simpler and faster. On the other, incorporating interactive elements such as employee training videos, quizzes, and virtual team introductions makes it highly engaging for new hires.
The early part of this article was from the introduction of eBook “On-boarding new staff with modlettes”