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How The PSC Saved 70% of Onboarding Time and Eliminated Manual HR Processes

The PSC case study

The PSC is a leading UK public relations and communications consultancy specializing in strategic communications for the property, planning, and built environment sectors. With a growing team supporting high-profile clients across the industry, maintaining efficient HR operations became critical to their success.

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Accentuate Web Design & Marketing Cut Onboarding Time by 90% with Process Street

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At Accentuate Web Design & Marketing, spearheaded by CEO and Digital Strategy Consultant Eden Brownlee, managing the intricacies of building robust digital presences for SMEs is a continuous endeavor. From strategizing brand missions to efficient onboarding of developers and strategists, the company faced operational challenges in maintaining process currency and efficiency.

The turning point came during a conference over five years ago, when a recommendation introduced Eden to Process Street as the ideal solution to optimize their workflows.

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Setting Expectations: The Key to a Successful Employee Onboarding Experience with Caroline Yost

Onboarding isn’t just about introductions and paperwork—it’s about ensuring new hires feel equipped and engaged from day one. In this episode of the Employee Onboarding Podcast, Erin Rice speaks with HR expert Caroline Yost about the one thing most onboarding processes get wrong: a lack of clear expectations.

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The Secret to Meaningful Employee Onboarding with Jen Bergren

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Most companies treat onboarding as a structured process of paperwork, policies, and productivity expectations. However, according to Jen Bergren, onboarding expert and knowledge management strategist, one essential element is often missing: human connection.

In this episode of the Employee Onboarding Podcast, Jen shares insights from her research and experience on why successful onboarding is about fostering relationships, confidence, and belonging from day one.

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The Hidden Connection Between Onboarding & Your Bottom Line with Megan Weizel

Onboarding isn’t just an HR process. It’s the foundation for business growth. From creating white-glove candidate experiences to aligning stakeholders early, Megan Weizel, Managing Partner and Career Strategist at Salmela, shares actionable strategies that will change how you think about recruiting, onboarding, and keeping top talent.

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Beyond Day One: Creating an Onboarding Experience That Sticks with Victoria Cooke

Victoria Cooke’s path to HR wasn’t typical—and that’s exactly why her insights stand out. A former large-scale event planner, Victoria now sees onboarding as an experience to be designed, not a box-ticking exercise. As Manager of People and Culture at Happy Money, she joined Erin Rice on the Employee Onboarding Podcast to share her secrets for creating authentic, high-impact onboarding processes.

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Workflow Optimization: The Ultimate Guide to Process Improvement

McDonald’s is the master of workflow optimization.

They sell 2.36 billion hamburgers annually. While at college, I estimate I made at least 200,000 when I worked for them. Every one of those burgers was a process involving many tasks. In the kitchen, we had lots of processes. They were difficult to forget, and I’d often wake up shouting, “How many nuggets do you want?!”

McDonald’s processes are continually improved and optimized to be smoother and more efficient. I once discovered a technical – yet easy – process that saved me a lot of work. What was it? At the end of the article, I’ll tell you how I used a 5 step process to complete it.

In the meantime, let’s look at how Process Street can help optimize your workflows. To use workflow optimization, you need to know:

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Effective Employee Onboarding: Insights from HR Expert Leigh Henderson

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Imagine transforming the often-daunting world of employee onboarding into an engaging, human-centric experience.

This is exactly what we delve into on the latest episode of the Employee Onboarding Podcast. Host Erin Rice, our resident people and operations star at Process Street, sits down with the trailblazing Leigh Elena Henderson. With over 20 years under her belt in corporate America, Leigh brings a whirlwind of HR insights and innovations.

Are you eager to discover the secret sauce to effective onboarding? Craving real-life stories from the HR frontlines? Or maybe you’re just keen to hear how a seasoned HR expert is reshaping the narrative of employee integration.

Either way, buckle up for an episode that’s set to revolutionize your perspective on welcoming new talent.

  • Podcast Introduction: Meet Leigh Elena Henderson, a seasoned HR expert.
  • HR Innovator Spotlight: Leigh’s journey with HR Manifesto LLC.
  • Icebreaker Moment: A light-hearted discussion on laundry habits.
  • Personal Experiences in HR: Leigh’s professional journey and passion.
  • Onboarding Experiences: Insights into effective & challenging onboarding processes.
  • First Week Priorities: The importance of connectivity in new hire integration.
  • Employee Engagement Strategies: Empowering new hires for success.
  • Remote Onboarding: Addressing the complexities and solutions.
  • AI in Onboarding: Exploring the potential impact of technology.
  • Organizational Fit and Culture: Leigh’s approach to hiring and cultural integration.
  • HR Besties Podcast: Introducing Leigh’s new HR-focused podcast.

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Podcast: How to Welcome & Integrate New Hires (From Personal Experience)

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In the latest episode of Process Street’s Employee Onboarding Podcast, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of employee onboarding, guided by the insights of Vicki Ulinici, a seasoned HR enthusiast and career coach. 

Hosted by Erin Rice from Process Street, we’ll explore a myriad of strategies and best practices that are reshaping how companies welcome and integrate new hires. 

From discussing the evolving landscape of onboarding to understanding the importance of pre-boarding, this episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for HR professionals and business leaders alike.

Join us as we unpack the key takeaways from this enlightening conversation. Here’s a brief overview of the topics covered:

  • Introduction to the Podcast and Guests: Erin Rice sets the stage for a comprehensive discussion on onboarding with Vicki Ulinici, highlighting her rich experience in HR.
  • Ice Breaker and Personal Interests: A light-hearted start with Vicki sharing her recent reading interests, providing a personal touch to the conversation.
  • Deep Dive into Employee Onboarding: Vicki discusses her current role and her approach to various HR processes, focusing on employee engagement and satisfaction.
  • Personal Onboarding Experience: Insights into Vicki’s memorable onboarding experience at her current company, emphasizing the tailored approach and support she received.
  • Exploring Pre-boarding and its Impact on Onboarding: The significance of pre-boarding activities and how they contribute to a successful onboarding process.
  • Ensuring Success in Early Onboarding: Tips and strategies for new hires to navigate their initial onboarding phase successfully.
  • Onboarding in Various Working Arrangements: Discussing how Vicki’s company adapts onboarding for hybrid, remote, and in-person work settings.
  • The Future of Onboarding and Closing Thoughts: Vicki shares her vision for the future of onboarding, focusing on gamification, cross-departmental involvement, and the integration of AI tools.

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Employee Spotlight: Ellie Mahoney (Product Manager)

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Careers can typically take many unexpected turns in the tech industry. We’ve seen this time and time again at Process Street. One person who embodies this concept of career growth and transformation is Ellie Mahoney

Being the link between customer needs and product development, Ellie’s role as Product Manager is a testament to Process Street’s commitment to empower top talent to evolve and thrive. 

Her career transition in Process Street has made her a vibrant and dynamic force to be reckoned with. Ellie’s entire career path has travelled through many different industries, and she’s taken on more challenging roles than I have fingers – which is exactly how she likes it. 

We’re taking a look at how Ellie’s diverse career path and skillset trickles into the work she does here at Process Street. 

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