Training Industry Magazine - Spring 2022 - 36

to assimilate and process new
information coupled with meeting
a lot of new people, documents to
sign and more. That's why a smartly
structured and well-organized
onboarding plan can help with
workplace efficiency and the
outlook of the employee toward
the company. So how does one
make that possible?
Digital workplace experiences are
different
from
the
conventional
in-person workplace experience
- hence,
it is extremely important
that the virtual onboarding process
is on-point in terms of inclusion and
integration. Leveraging technology
can help with creating an effective
employee onboarding process.
Facilitation of remote onboarding is
possible by using digital tools, such
as video calls, and other collaborative
tools, such as shared documents.
The focus should be on the delivery
of the brand promise that was made
while hiring. The key to onboarding
is a strong pre-boarding module
that includes
information on
aspects of company culture and
communication. Feeling plugged
into the workplace without an inperson
experience is an important
first step for your new hire.
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen
organizations realign to working
remotely - making virtual onboarding
skills a need-to-have for learning and
development (L&D). The challenge of
creating a seamless virtual onboarding
experience, however, can be daunting.
While most organizations are trying to
figure ways to tackle the roadblocks that
come with it, it would be fair to say that
operating in the virtual mode broadly
requires enhanced digital intervention,
coaching, mentoring and a structured
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approach to retain a semblance of the
in-person experience.
The remote version of onboarding, while
retaining the essence of the traditional
onboarding process, leverages the
help of digital tools, thereby offering
the employee an exciting and inclusive
experience.
onboarding
Effective
helps
employee
with making the
right first impression. The stress of the
first day for a new remote hire can be
overwhelming as he or she is expected
Given that a large number of
companies now are hiring remotely, the
onboarding task mandatorily involves
the use of digital tools and dedicated
onboarding software to make the task
at hand immersive and seamless for the
employee. Deploying live speakers and
facilitators, video conferencing software,
and guides who can potentially walk
the hire through a virtual onboarding
program can ensure an optimal
onboarding
experience.
Appropriate
and timely functioning of all these tools
becomes extremely important. Assigning
a mentor for the first few weeks can
keep the process personalized. Higher
levels of interaction with all departments
will lead to more immersive and
collaborative experiences.

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