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What Onboarding Is and Why It Matters

Author: Debra Cadman

Introduction

Successful onboarding requires planning and preparation. Designing an effective onboarding program helps to create a work environment that engages employees and aids in reducing turnover.

This guide explains what onboarding is and the importance of effective onboarding to the new hire and to the organization. It should be reviewed together with other parts of the onboarding series: