
In a world where employees are increasingly treated as mere cogs in a machine, new approaches to onboarding can provide a much-needed breath of fresh air, and help to unlock the potential to transform the way companies view and treat their workforce.
In this episode of Process Street’s Employee Onboarding Podcast, we’ve got a riveting conversation between Erica Gordon Roberts and our host Erin Rice, who discuss a unique onboarding strategy that doesn’t just tick the boxes but also establishes a deep-rooted emotional connection with new hires.
We’ll delve into:
- The Importance of Buddy Programs
- How different companies implement it
- The unique approach to pairing ‘opposite’ employees
- The Role of Intentional Pairing
- Criteria for pairing, including different offices, roles, and personality traits
- The objective of fostering diverse perspectives and inclusivity
- The “Wow Factor” in Onboarding
- Personalizing the onboarding experience through gifts
- The process of gathering personal information to tailor the experience
- Impact on Employee Retention
- The link between personalized onboarding and longer tenure
- How even those who leave become brand ambassadors
- Company Culture and Onboarding
- The influence of these practices on overall corporate culture
- Real-life examples of the types of gifts given
- Emotional Connection and Employee Loyalty
- How small gestures can create a long-lasting emotional bond
- Examples of the kinds of emotional connections made
- Positive Experiences Upon Leaving a Company
- The concept of turning even departing employees into brand ambassadors
- Celebrating employees’ new opportunities
Join us as we explore the psychological underpinnings of this approach and its profound impact on employee retention and company culture. Discover why it’s the small, thoughtful gestures that can make the biggest difference, turning what could have been a forgettable start into an inspiring journey that employees will treasure for years to come.
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