Onboarding checklist: Welcoming new hires in frontline workplaces

Onboarding is the crucial first phase in a worker’s journey with their employer. UK organisations with shift-based workers might be tempted to cut corners amidst the pressure to fill roles quickly, but this can negatively impact time to productivity and increase the risk of staff turnover. Our checklist and guide to onboarding can ensure all key steps are covered.

Why does onboarding matter?

Onboarding aims to ensure the time, energy and resources invested into recruitment pays off. It covers the critical transition period between someone being just another candidate to being a valued team member. Not only is onboarding crucial for familiarising new hires with the culture, processes and ‘way things are done’ at their new organisation, but it can also play a key role in socialising these new hires, providing opportunities to meet and get to know their new colleagues.

In the UK’s tight labour market, with talent shortages and high employee turnover, effective onboarding has never been more critical.

What’s included in our onboarding guide?

Our guide is packed with useful tips and insights, as well as links to UK government agencies to ensure all relevant new hire documentation is completed. You’ll also find:

• Definitions – the differences (and similarities) between onboarding, induction and orientation

• The unique challenges of onboarding new hires in deskless industries such as Adult Social Care, Healthcare, Retail, Hospitality, Events & Stadiums, and more

• The role of technology in onboarding – especially seamlessly linking hiring to onboarding, and then onto scheduling

What does the onboarding checklist cover?

Our interactive checklist for UK-based employers provides reminders and best practice recommendations for direct managers and HR professionals. From the critical pre-boarding stage, through to what needs to occur by the end of day 1, and onto week 1 to week 5 and beyond, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to everything that needs to happen to quickly get new hires up to speed.

Discover how effective onboarding can help safeguard your investment into fresh talent. Download the UK guide and checklist today!