Designing onboarding programs have always been a part of most L&D strategies to welcome newbies — especially in global organizations. A solid onboarding program for new employees would typically include welcoming the person; introducing them to a mentor; orienting them to the company’s culture, policies, and most importantly, imparting a feeling of being a part of a bigger family.
While building an onboarding program, companies generally include a digital component, an ILT or a face-to-face component, and /or job shadowing to help the newbie study the hierarchy, processes, best practices, and manage expectations.