Of course, some paperwork must be handled on or before the start date. Keep in mind that when your new hire goes home to tell his family about his first day on the job, he would rather have something more exciting to report than, “I filled out over 30 forms.”
When it comes to documentation, get the key documentation on file in advance or as quickly as you can on day one. For everything else, create an online hub where new hires can find materials as they need them. Once they’ve settled into their new job, send a reminder email that certain materials are available online, and encourage them to frequently visit the Intranet for information.
When it comes to onboarding new talent at your company, the Internet is the most powerful tool in your toolbox. A web-based employee onboarding system will let you standardize, streamline, track, and coordinate every step of the process, all while making your company’s most recent hires feel valued and supported.
It’s been proven that happy employees are more productive employees. So, if you’re looking to drive bottom line results with state of the art talent management tactics, it’s time to get “onboard.”
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Brian Platz is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of SilkRoad Technology, a web-based talent management solutions provider. Using SilkRoad’s Life Suite™, an integrated set of management solutions, companies are able to hire better employees, identify high and low performers, drive a pay-for-performance culture, and improve employee tenure. Platz has more than a decade of experience developing Internet products, e-business initiatives and e-commerce solutions.
