Pitch Employee Onboarding To Your Boss With These 5 Q&A's

Q1: WHAT IS EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING?

This foundational period determines whether new hires become disengaged departures or committed, productive team members. Research indicates that "51% of organizations report that most of their new-hire attrition takes place in the first 6 months."

Q2: WHAT ARE THE OUTDATED PERCEPTIONS OF ONBOARDING? WHAT IT ISN'T…

Common misconceptions limit onboarding effectiveness:

• Onboarding extends beyond paperwork, training programs, and orientation sessions
• It focuses on positive long-term experiences rather than superficial welcome gestures
• Effective onboarding reduces workload rather than creating additional tasks
• It represents a business necessity, not optional employee amenities

Studies show that "if dedicated onboarding technology is implemented, companies are 60% more likely to see an increase in KPI's."

Q3: BUT ISN'T IT EXPENSIVE?

Investment in onboarding delivers measurable returns through reduced turnover, higher productivity, and increased engagement. Key performance indicators affected include:

• Market penetration
• Revenue/performance
• Customer satisfaction
• Employee engagement
• Customer retention
• Employee retention

The average cost of onboarding spans 30% to 70% of annual salary, with time-to-productivity representing the largest expense component. Strategic implementation can save thousands per hire.

Q4: BUT WE HAVE A TECH INTEGRATION PROBLEM. HOW DO WE GET AROUND THAT?

Preppio integrates with existing systems rather than creating additional applications. Effective onboarding systems should:

1. Prioritize new hire and manager support over compliance alone
2. Automate repetitive tasks and communications
3. Consolidate tasks, information, and necessary tools
4. Ensure usability across HR, managers, buddies, and new hires
5. Create consistent engagement experiences
6. Emphasize manager and buddy roles
7. Foster departmental relationships
8. Measure success with improvement insights
9. Address pre-boarding and the 6C's framework

Q5: WHAT'S ALL THE EXCITEMENT AROUND EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE?

Employee experience represents measurable business value affecting entire organizations. Research highlights that "51% of managers care little about their job and the company they work for," directly impacting broader engagement.

Technology-enabled onboarding automates timely, effective, and consistent communications, driving positive employee experiences and organizational coherence.