There used to be a time where an employee’s first day looked a little different to what it does today in modern companies: show up and expect for the best. Today, there seems to be a running race to see who can deliver the most streamlined and effective onboarding program.

In an environment with high employee turnover where it’s harder to retain top talent, it makes sense. But the reality is, onboarding matters for several reasons:

This is directly linked to lower employee churn rates. The more engaged, knowledgeable and productive an employee, the more likely they are to stay and grow within an organization. So why should HR teams prioritize a low employee churn rate in the first place?

With Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace Report (2022) showing that 85% of the global workforce are not engaged at work, it is important to consider how an onboarding program reduces churn rates. Further, Brandon Hall Group reported a great employee onboarding can improve retention by up to 82% and productivity by up to 70%. 

By creating a well-structured process that helps new employees become acclimated to their new roles, the company culture, and their coworkers, onboarding programs can change the discourse. They set a strong foundation, create a positive first impression, increase employee engagement, clarify expectations, and provide support. Ultimately, this ripple effect helps organizations save money and increase efficiency. 

A lack of training and effective onboarding leads to higher levels of disengagement. But why? The biggest reason is that it leads to a lack of organization and visibility of employee progress. Without visibility there is no way of measuring progress or motivating employees.

Part of creating a successful onboarding program is having the right Learning Management System (LMS) in place to facilitate training and development. Why? Because it becomes the unifier of all training and development within an organization: employees can learn independently, ask questions, collaborate, feel included by participating in training and events they otherwise wouldn’t have access to and more. 

But with 100s of LMS’s to choose from, how do you know what is best for your employees and bottomline? Here are some things to consider.

Employee retention matters. One third of new employees quit after 6 months, but over 94% of  them say they would stay with their employer invested in helping them learn, they would’ve stayed longer (2023 Workplace Learning Report). 

If you want to get the best out of your team by supporting them with the tech that will make them the most productive, engaged and content, book a free consultation call to explore your options. With an in-house team of pedagogical expertise and a powerful collaborative LMS, WeSchool is equipped to support growing teams with the knowledge to choose the LMS that fits their needs, even if it’s not ours.

Employee retention matters. One third of new employees quit after 6 months, but over 94% of  them say they would stay with their employer invested in helping them learn, they would’ve stayed longer (2023 Workplace Learning Report). 

If you want to get the best out of your team by supporting them with the tech that will make them the most productive, engaged and content, book a free consultation call to explore your options. With an in-house team of pedagogical expertise and a powerful collaborative LMS, WeSchool is equipped to support growing teams with the knowledge to choose the LMS that fits their needs, even if it’s not ours.