{"id":2231,"date":"2023-05-10T11:22:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T15:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/talent-management\/?p=2231"},"modified":"2023-05-10T11:22:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T15:22:28","slug":"common-employee-onboarding-process-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/talent-management\/2023\/05\/10\/common-employee-onboarding-process-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Common Employee Onboarding Process Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As part of Solutions Review’s Expert Insights Series\u2014a collection of contributed articles written by industry experts in enterprise software categories\u2014Jesse Liszka, the Senior Communications Specialist at Paylocity<\/a>, outlines some common employee onboarding process mistakes companies make and offers solutions to help avoid them.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"The recruitment process can be costly and time-consuming. Businesses put a lot of energy into attracting the right talent. People are what make companies thrive in a competitive world. Yet, only <\/span>43 percent<\/span><\/a> of employees had an onboarding experience lasting more than a day. <\/span>All that time and effort was put into hiring an individual, and onboarding takes a day? That’s hardly sufficient to complete all the necessary paperwork. Not to mention getting new hires up to speed with company culture and values.<\/span><\/p>\n

One way to avoid mistakes during recruitment and onboarding is by using an interview scorecard. Including an <\/span>interview scorecard<\/span><\/a> can help businesses make more objective hiring decisions, ensuring that each candidate is evaluated based on the same criteria. Companies can use an interview scorecard to ensure they hire the best candidates and avoid costly hiring mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spending too little time onboarding isn’t the only mistake some businesses make. Read on to see the common mistakes companies make during the process. If you recognize any of these, don’t worry. There’s advice on how you can avoid them in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Common Onboarding Process Mistakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1) Skipping the Pre-Boarding Stage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pre-boarding is a huge time saver. It should be part of every business’s <\/span>onboarding process<\/span><\/a>. You can use it to get a lot of the paperwork out of the way before the new hire’s first day. If you skip it, you have much more work to do once the employee has started. <\/span>During pre-boarding, employees can complete the necessary paperwork. Documents needed for legal compliance, <\/span>processing payroll<\/span><\/a>, and HR can be done and filed. This way, the onboarding process can focus on integrating the new employee.<\/span><\/p>\n

2) The Onboarding Process is Delayed<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you want to make a new employee feel unwelcome, delay onboarding altogether. This is how to make a bad impression. You won’t have to worry about them for long because they’ll soon be looking for opportunities with a competitor. <\/span>Alternatively, have someone assigned to welcome the new starter. An experienced colleague can show them the ropes and provide a warm welcome. They can begin the process of integrating the new hire into the team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3) Lack of Organization<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Onboarding is a process. Processes need forethought and planning to be effective. This is a fundamental principle of <\/span>project management<\/a>. Yet, some companies don’t apply that to onboarding as much as they should. <\/span>Employees of some companies find themselves subject to ad hoc onboarding arrangements. This sets a bad precedent for how their time with the company may develop. They’ll have one eye on the door from the get-go.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get organized with a checklist for your onboarding process. The example below should give you an idea of what it looks like. Your list will look different depending on the nature of your business. It may also vary depending on the role you’re hiring for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n