{"id":11333,"date":"2021-12-20T14:52:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T14:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integritystaffing.com\/digital-onboarding\/"},"modified":"2024-06-20T15:40:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T15:40:51","slug":"digital-onboarding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integritystaffing.com\/integrity-insights\/digital-onboarding\/","title":{"rendered":"How Onboarding Begins a Positive Digital Employee Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

New employees want to feel like they\u2019ve made the best possible decision when joining a company.<\/h2>\n

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Unfortunately, relatively few people feel engaged or excited during the onboarding process.<\/p>\n

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A Gallup poll found that\u00a0only 12% of workers<\/a>\u00a0said their employers handle boarding well, which is a paltry figure when you consider that segment of this demographic was the most excited about their career choice. It all goes back to what we\u2019ve known all along: The best onboarding experiences happen when there is a strong end-to-end process.<\/p>\n

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Of course, knowing the right way to onboard 1, 10, or 100 people can be challenging. You have so much to say, but you must find a way to say it in a way that\u2019s digestible \u2014 and maybe enjoyable \u2014 for everyone. Trying to fit essential, beneficial, and position-curated information in a half-day or daylong session can be challenging. And everything becomes particularly hairy when you\u2019re talking about digital\u00a0employee outreach.<\/p>\n

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Improving the\u00a0Digital Employee Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The only thing digital employees interact with during onboarding is a computer screen. Digital interactions can quickly become cold and mechanical, and this alienation can leave new hires feeling one step removed from the process \u2014 and less likely to connect with the message or messengers.<\/p>\n

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Keeping the experience warm and engaging while making your digital workers feel supported, necessary, and empowered from day one may take a few extra onboarding steps. Try the following strategies to support and encourage\u00a0digital employee engagement\u00a0from your newest staff members.<\/p>\n

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  1. Create a sincere, personalized, and deliberate digital welcome message.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Have you ever received an unexpected corporate welcome from a new employer? It\u2019s a great confidence booster when someone is entering a new workplace, and it kick-starts their connection to and adoption of the company\u2019s core values. Ask critical members of your leadership team to record videos for new employees \u2014 or ask them to do a live cameo during online training days.<\/p>\n

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    But what if you hire so often that executives can\u2019t provide personalized outreach? Or perhaps you think a message from a local leader, manager, or teammate might be more impactful. Consider asking your strongest employees (your\u00a0culture builders in the workplace) for assistance! The ultimate goal is to keep it easy and fun for your participants while building a solid relationship with new team members from day one.<\/p>\n

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    Just make sure these videos are personal and geared toward this new role, on that team, in that office. These videos shouldn\u2019t be the same content that you already have on your \u201cour careers\u201d webpage. Give them a personal touch that leaves your newest team members feeling welcome from day one.<\/p>\n

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    1. Explore unusual ways to connect with digital employees.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      At Integrity Staffing Solutions, we rack our collective brains to provide talent with the\u00a0best employee onboarding experiences. Due to how important relationship-building translates to success at our company, we pepper remote team members\u2019 first few days with several meet-and-greets and introductions. We may take\u00a0someone on a virtual office tour so they can feel part of headquarters even if they work remotely.<\/p>\n

      Are you looking for similar ways to jazz up your virtual onboarding? Ask current workers to collaborate on a witty and shareable \u201csurvival handbook\u201d for new hires. The handbook should contain relevant information that\u2019s presented in a humorous way.<\/p>\n

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      By crowdsourcing, you\u2019re allowing current workers to add a little flavor to what might otherwise be a stuffy approach to learning the ropes. Plus, it gives digital newbies an accessible guide to help them make a smoother adjustment to the team.<\/p>\n

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      1. Get on the swag train.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Who doesn\u2019t love a little swag? Personalize a gift package filled with company merch as part of the\u00a0digital employee experience. Alternatively, you could whip up a position-specific \u201ccare package\u201d that includes everything new hires need to get through their first few weeks.<\/p>\n

        How do you know what a worker would like to receive? Find out by sending new hires a \u201cget to know you\u201d form. The form could ask about anything from their favorite color to any must-have snacks or office items that help them through the workday.<\/p>\n

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        Use their answers to curate a gift box to send to their address. This list of questions helps digital employees feel heard even in the earliest days of their tenure with your organization. And don\u2019t forget about the little gestures, too. A breakfast, lunch, or coffee e-gift is always a nice touch!<\/p>\n

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        1. Schedule regular check-ins as part of onboarding.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          Many organizations treat onboarding as a one-and-done event, but onboarding isn\u2019t isolated. When trying to figure out\u00a0how to engage employees in a digital workplace, any chance to interact with them is a good one. Therefore, schedule ongoing new-hire check-ins on your calendar.<\/p>\n

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          Connecting with newer team members can reveal any potential red flags. It can also allow you to get valuable feedback on how the onboarding is going and what the employee has appreciated most \u2014 or where they might need additional support. Most home-based or virtual team members won\u2019t tell you what they\u2019re thinking without a bit of prompting. Make it simple for them to get you up to speed by contacting them regularly to gather this critical information.<\/p>\n

          Remote workers can\u2019t be in front of you every day, but they\u2019re still part of your crew and integral to the team\u2019s success. Ensure that they feel like they\u2019re wanted, needed, and distinct from the moment onboarding begins. They\u2019ll be less likely to have buyer\u2019s remorse, and you\u2019ll be able to continue building a sensational brand reputation.<\/p>\n

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          Your workforce, simplified.<\/em><\/h3>\n

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