Onboarding is a key moment in the employee's life cycle, since it is during this stage that the first perceptions and ideas that an employee has about the company that hired him/her are configured. Therefore, achieving efficient onboarding becomes fundamental.

In the world of remote work, where employees are miles away from the office, how can companies get them involved in the corporate culture and turn them into promoters of the company from the very first moment?

In this article, we share some recommendations.

The importance of effective remote onboarding

As we mentioned, onboarding is a crucial step for organizations and for employees, since it allows new members to get to know their colleagues and bosses, learn the processes and tasks to be performed and become familiar with the organizational culture and ways of being.

This stage is even more relevant when the newly hired talents work remotely.

Carrying out an effective remote onboarding allows to achieve certain benefits:

. Increased motivation and commitment:

A worker who is onboarded feels part of the company and, as such, is motivated by the achievement of objectives. In fact, a recent BambooHR survey indicates that 89% of employees who had an effective onboarding experience are more committed to their work.

. Increased Productivity:

If during the onboarding process the employee receives all the elements and explanations they need to do their job well, regardless of where they are, their productivity increases significantly.

. Increased talent retention:

When onboarding is poor, talent retention becomes more complex. In fact, a Hibob study reveals that 64% of new employees leave within the first year of employment as a result of a negative onboarding experience.

. Optimizing the employer brand:

Finally, proper remote onboarding boosts the company's positive image, making it seen as a great place to work. This helps attract and retain top talent.

7 recommendations for a successful remote onboarding

Now that we know the advantages of building a successful remote onboarding process, it is time to detail which actions help achieve this goal.

Provide assistance in completing documents

One of the most tedious parts of starting to work in a new company has to do with filling out legal documents, forms and contracts.

It is important to provide advice and support to ensure that employees can complete the entire process smoothly.

Sharing information about the company

Sharing presentations about the firm's history, documents explaining the company's mission, vision and hierarchical structure, as well as videos, photos and documents from each sector, is one of the best strategies for remote workers to learn about the company's values.

Clarifying how collaborative and communication tools work

For workers, knowing how to use messaging software is extremely important, especially when they work remotely.

Therefore, during the remote onboarding, the communication tools used in the company should be presented, as well as how to solve possible problems that may arise when using them.

Indicate the characteristics and objectives of the position

As in the face-to-face modality, the new member must know what his/her tasks will be and what is expected of him/her in the short, medium and long term.

It is also important to communicate the schedule of training and specific training for the position.

Organize meetings with colleagues and bosses

During the first days of work, teleworkers should meet with their colleagues, their direct boss(es), the area manager and, if there is collaboration between departments, with collaborators from other key sectors.

This makes their onboarding more enjoyable and helps them identify the people to whom they should turn to with questions, problems or comments.

Send the necessary hardware and IT equipment

Facilitating remote workers' access to the right hardware according to their roles is essential to boost their productivity.

At TecsPal, we provide a specialized service that goes beyond providing the essential devices and elements for remote work. We provide expert advice on equipment procurement and offer comprehensive hardware untethering, storage and reuse services, helping to optimize performance and efficiency in remote work environments.

Giving a welcome kit as a gift

Finally, giving a welcome kit with brand merchandising, welcome notes and personalized gifts (bottles, notebooks, mugs, bags, etc.) is an excellent way to build loyalty among new talent.

At TecsPal we help companies in LATAM, APAC and Europe to put together welcome kits that reflect their culture and are useful for the first steps of their employees, making remote onboarding more effective and personalized.

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