Enboarder’s 2024 State of Employee Onboarding Report reveals key gaps and opportunities in onboarding practices. One in three employees report poor experiences; those with sub-par onboarding are twice as likely to feel disengaged and start job-hunting early. While onboarding often starts before day one, 62% of experiences end within a week, with heavy focus on compliance over connection. “Wow!” moments and work friendships strongly boost satisfaction, engagement, and retention. Technology helps, but only when it’s high-quality and user-friendly. The report urges employers to prioritize connection, extend onboarding duration, and use tech to personalize and humanize the experience.

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