Effective Onboarding

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Effective Onboarding

This course is part of A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS® Specialization

Instructor: A Global Leader in Recruitment Training

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

15 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Be prepared to focus on outcome rather than transactions.
Identify performance goals, key relationships to build and metrics to target
Communicate and present an organized plan designed to increase retention and engagement

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There are 2 modules in this course

This course is for talent acquisition professionals who are looking to improve their onboarding by developing a structured onboarding process.

According to a study by the Wynhurst Group, when employees go through structured onboarding, they are 58% more likely to remain with the organization after three years. Finding and hiring the right candidate is not the end of the candidate experience. This is the time to really roll out the red carpet and ensure that the onboarding process is structured and effective. By the end of this course, you will be able to increase retention & engagement through communication, incorporate performance goals, key relationships & metrics, create a system for continued improvement and much more! To be successful in this course, you should have at least 2 years of work experience.

Finding and hiring the right candidate is not the end of the candidate experience. This is the time to really roll out the red carpet and ensure that the on-boarding process is structured and effective. Today’s course will focus on the art of crafting an effective onboarding program. Onboarding is not to be confused with orientation. Orientation is only one part of the whole employee onboarding process.

What's included

5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

5 videos Total 6 minutes

Introduction to Effective Onboarding 1 minute
Defining Onboarding 0 minutes
Onboarding vs. Orientation 2 minutes
Benefits of an Effective Onboarding Program 1 minute
Impact of a Poor Onboarding Program 2 minutes

2 readings Total 12 minutes

Course Overview 10 minutes
Course Overview 2 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Effective Onboarding 15 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 5 minutes

Grading Your Current Program 5 minutes

An effective onboarding program involves many different steps. This section will focus on developing a plan along with a system for continued improvement.

What's included

5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review

5 videos Total 9 minutes

Intro to an Effective Onboarding Program 1 minute
Qualities of an Effective Onboarding Program 2 minutes
Missing the Mark 2 minutes
8 Steps to Build an Effective Onboarding Program 4 minutes
Thanks! 1 minute

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Example Onboarding Milestones 10 minutes
Next Steps and Certification Exam 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Effective Onboarding Quiz 15 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Effective Onboarding 60 minutes

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Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Very informative and a good course to learn and become familiar with onboarding process

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