Why Speedy Onboarding Makes a Lasting First Impression

First Impressions Count — And HR Sets the Tone Employee experience begins on the first day of onboarding. If the first few days include delays in onboarding with unsigned contracts, unacknowledged policies or security clearances (just to name a few), this can create the perception of an organization that is disorganized and unstructured. Even if this was unintentional, the poor first impression will linger. In a competitive labor market, a slow and/or unorganized onboarding experience can hamper engagement, as well as contribute to early attrition. Speed, clarity and consistency matter now more than ever.