Creating a Great Onboarding Experience
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Training TypeLive Training
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CategoryHuman Resources
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Duration1 Hours
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Rating4.5/5
Course Introduction
About the Course
Whether you're entering the world of HR or planning to lead teams in the future, understanding how to design a great onboarding experience is key. This instructor-led session will break down what onboarding really is, why it matters, and how to do it right. Through real-world stories, role-based examples, and group discussions, students will learn how to welcome and support new hires, so they feel connected and ready to succeed.
Course Objective
Understand what onboarding is and why it matters in the workplace
Learn the difference between orientation and onboarding
Identify the key phases of a successful onboarding program
Explore real-life examples of effective and poor onboarding experiences
Gain tips to create inclusive and engaging onboarding plans
Develop a mini onboarding plan using what you've learned
Who is the Target Audience?
University or college students studying business, HR, or management-related subjects
Basic Knowledge
No prior experience is needed. An interest in people management or HR is helpful.
Available Batches
| 01 Aug 2025 | Fri ( 1 Day ) | 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM (Eastern Time) |
| 05 Sep 2025 | Fri ( 1 Day ) | 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM (Eastern Time) |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Fri ( 1 Day ) | 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM (Eastern Time) |
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Question: 'Have you ever had a first day at school or an internship that made you feel lost or welcomed? Why?'
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Instructor introduces session goals and agenda
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Simple definition with example: ‘Think of onboarding like showing someone around their new school, explaining the rules, and making sure they feel included.’
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Difference between onboarding vs. orientation
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Video clip or story: A new hire who was ignored on Day 1 vs. one welcomed with a team lunch
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Statistics simplified: '69% of employees are more likely to stay 3+ years if they had a good onboarding experience.'
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Example: Tech company vs. small business onboarding
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Mini discussion: 'If you joined a new job tomorrow, what would make you feel welcome and ready to contribute?'
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Pre-boarding: Sending the welcome email and intro pack
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First Day: Office tour, meeting the team, setup support
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First 30-90 Days: Training, mentoring, feedback check-ins
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Case study: A company that improved performance after improving onboarding
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Examples: No workspace ready, no introductions, poor communication
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Instructor-led group activity: 'Design a better first day for a junior graphic designer.'
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Tips: Ask for pronouns, include icebreaker games, assign a buddy
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Real example: How Google’s onboarding includes culture and creativity
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Students pick a role (e.g. intern, marketing assistant) and write 3 steps to onboard them
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Quick share-out and feedback
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Q&A + final tips from the instructor