Losing New Hires - Your Onboarding Process Might Be the Problem

Did you know 70% of new hires decide if their role is a good fit within just one month? This means leaders don’t have long to make a good impression on new employees. 

So how can businesses ensure a good experience for new hires and prevent repeated staff turnover? 

On this episode of HR Unplugged, our Head of HR, Anita Grantham, and HR Business Partner, Vanessa Brulotte explore why onboarding isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience – it should be tailored for the needs of the business and the employee. 

Plus, they explain the importance of listening to feedback from new hires and break down the biggest mistakes businesses make in the early stages of employment. 

Key moments: 

• The most common mistakes HR leaders make during onboarding 
• How leaders can deal with employees’ onboarding grievances 
• Why onboarding begins at the recruitment phase 

Key links: 

• Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/ 
• Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw 
• Our Definitive Guide to Onboarding in 2024: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/guides/the-definitive-guide-to-onboarding