Why Onboarding Is More Than Just HR Forms
New hire onboarding is more than a quick “welcome aboard” email and a pile of HR paperwork. It’s your first real chance to shape how someone experiences your company—and it can make or break their decision to stay long-term. The reality? Employees decide within the first few weeks if they see a future with your organisation. If onboarding feels transactional, rushed, or irrelevant, trust and motivation start off on the wrong foot. Let’s explore what onboarding should really look like—and how to build a process that’s memorable, effective, and built for retention. π The Problem with Form-First Onboarding Most companies still treat onboarding like a compliance checklist: Fill out tax forms Choose benefits Sign policies Watch a generic training video Sink or swim Sure, the boxes get ticked. But the new employee is left wondering: Who do I go to for help? What’s expected of me in this role? How does my work connect to the bigger picture? That uncertainty lea...