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.

Listen below, or read on for the full transcript.

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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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Ever wondered if your new hire’s first ‘hello’ could be from a chatbot? Or if that glowing quarterly review could someday be delivered by an AI?

Tune in to our latest episode of Process Street’s Employee Onboarding Podcast, where Erin and Max Sher pull back the curtain on the future of employee onboarding, training, and those all-important ‘wow’ moments.

Discover why some traditions are worth keeping and where technology could step in to elevate the experience!

This episode covers:

• Sher Agency structure & dynamics (as a globally distributed web design team)
• How Max scaled up from a solo entrepreneur to a global team
• How to improve digital onboarding efficiency
• Important lessons Max learned about digital onboarding
• How culture plays into good onboarding (especially remote)
• The quest for the employee “wow” moment
• Thoughts on the future of employee onboarding (including the role of AI)

You can listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podchaser, Podcast Addict, Deezer, & all your favorite podcast platforms!

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.

You can listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podchaser, Podcast Addict, Deezer, & all your favorite podcast platforms!

Want to take your onboarding to the next level? You’re in for a treat with our latest podcast featuring Erin and Wristy, who dive into some game-changing approaches to humanizing the workplace and leveling up your team culture.

If you’re an HR pro, team leader, or just a culture-curious individual, this one’s for you.

Here’s what we’ll unpack:

• “Culture Add” vs. “Culture Fit”: What’s the Real Deal?
• The Power of a Team Charter: Saying Goodbye to Lengthy Presentations
• Q&A Rounds: A Safe Space to Ask Anything
• Buddy System & Mentorship: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
• Creating “Wow” Moments in Onboarding
• Ownership & Accountability: Why Your Employees Will Stick Around

So, if you’re ready to get some actionable insights straight from the experts, read on!

You can listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podchaser, Podcast Addict, Deezer, & all your favorite podcast platforms!

In this podcast episode, we interview Justine Van den Mooter from Qwilr about designing an effective onboarding experience.

We discuss creating a comprehensive onboarding process for all new hires, regardless of their role or location, fostering manager involvement, and providing a supportive environment for new employees.

Justine shares her experience in revamping Qwilr’s onboarding process and highlights the importance of proactive communication, personalized tasks, and maintaining excitement throughout the onboarding period. We also touch upon the challenges of onboarding in a globally distributed company.

Overall, the episode emphasizes the significance of a well-designed onboarding process in creating a positive employee experience.

You can listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podchaser, Podcast Addict, Deezer, & all your favorite podcast platforms!

Luna Park is an online platform that connects remote teams with social games, icebreakers, and trivia that can be as short as five minutes or as long as 90.

Since the pandemic, it’s pretty clear that remote work is here to stay, and that’s something Luna Park’s COO and co-founder Arlen Marmel saw early on. Thus, he was motivated to start the company in January 2021 with Ben Anderson.

Having worked as the Head of Marketing and Distribution for Crunchyroll as well as the Director of Customer Acquisition & Retention at Hulu, Arlen is familiar with what it takes to bring people on board and retain them, whether that’s employees or customers. He’s a master at keeping people engaged.

In this episode of the Employee Onboarding Podcast from Process Street, Arlen discusses:

• Growing a remote business during the pandemic
• Scaling a remote international team
• Bringing play into work and onboarding

You can listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podchaser, Podcast Addict, Deezer, & all your favorite podcast platforms!

Laura Florin is an expert and accomplished people leader with more than 20 years of experience in leveraging people and resources to build strong teams at every level (not to mention being very familiar with the stay interview process).

Now working for Videri, a maker of energy-efficient digital displays, Laura uses her expertise in people and compliance to manage four different onboardings in two countries. 

Laura understands what it takes to not only make new hires feel welcome but also make them feel like they want to stay for a long time. We were lucky enough to sit down with her and pick her brain on all the employee onboarding best practices.

In this episode of The Employee Onboarding Podcast from Process Street, Laura discusses:

• Onboarding evolution
• Stay interviews
• Making HR less scary

You can listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podchaser, Podcast Addict, Deezer, & all your favorite podcast platforms!

We’re kicking off Season 2 of our Employee Onboarding Podcast with resident new hire onboarding experience experts Ashley Chain & Erin Rice discussing thought leadership in employee onboarding.

In this episode, Process Street’s Erin Rice (People Operations Coordinator) and Ashley Chain (Director of People & Operations) discuss the key components of what makes an awesome onboarding experience, as well as details and insights of Process Street’s own internal onboarding process.

Listen now (or read on) for intel on topics like:

• How to align company and departmental onboarding.
• Creating processes to wow new hires.
• Empowering new hires with actionable training material.
• What are the intangible aspects of new hire onboarding?
• How do you create a truly magical onboarding experience?

You can listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podchaser, Podcast Addict, Deezer, & all your favorite podcast platforms!

In our first episode, we join with two of the team from On Deck, Michael Gill and Curtis Cummings. They join our hosts Philip Lakin and Blake Bailey to give us their insight into where no-code can take new startups and how you can use it to iterate at lightning-fast speeds internally.

Masters of Process brings you the no-code revolution in full. Join us as we meet with top innovators in the space and explore how they are reinventing the way a modern business operates. Brought to you by industry insiders from No Code Ops and Process Street, each half hour episode is a goldmine of productivity, products, and scaling.

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