Leadership-Driven Onboarding That Builds Confidence, Connection, and Performance Onboarding is more than paperwork and first-day orientation—it is a critical leadership responsibility that shapes engagement, performance, and retention from the very beginning. Creating a Stand-Out Onboarding Experience equips leaders and managers with the mindset, structure, and practical tools needed to deliver onboarding that truly sets employees up for success. Click "i" below for more information and a PREVIEW.
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This training walks participants through the **four essential phases of effective onboarding—Pre-Arrival, First Day, First 30 Days, and First 90 Days—**and clarifies the distinct but complementary roles of leaders and HR. Participants gain insight into what new hires are experiencing, where onboarding commonly breaks down, and how small, intentional leadership actions can dramatically improve confidence, clarity, and early performance .
Through guided discussion, real-world scenarios, and reflection exercises, leaders learn how to avoid common onboarding mistakes, reduce early disengagement, and create a consistent experience that aligns expectations, culture, and performance from day one. This session emphasizes practical application, helping leaders identify immediate improvements they can implement before a new hire even arrives and throughout the first 90 days .
Ideal for:
Managers and supervisors
HR-supported leadership teams
Organizations seeking to reduce early turnover and improve engagement
Key Outcomes:
Clear understanding of onboarding as an ongoing leadership process
Stronger first impressions that build trust and commitment
Faster time to confidence and contribution for new hires
More consistent, intentional onboarding across teams
When leaders own onboarding, new hires don’t just start a job—they start strong.