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Happy Monday! Mariam Mushtaq here from HR Brain Pickings π We're back to work with a fresh new week and (hopefully) some fresh new energy!
Anyway - letβs catch up with HR and the world of work! π
In This Edition:
Whatβs on your onboarding checklist? β
Day 20: AI Insights Daily ποΈ
Top 3 HR Reads for You ποΈ
Do you currently have a pre-onboarding process for new joinees? π |
Featured Session: AI-Red Teaming π΄
Our highly anticipated mini-conference is almost here, and weβre excited to highlight one of the key sessions that you won't want to miss!
Imagine your AI as a superpower and essential employee at your company. Now imagine it malfunctioning at a critical moment. Yikes! π€ Join our panel of AI experts - here's what you'll discover:
How to expose hidden weaknesses in your AI before they become disasters. π«£
Using AI tools you can trust: Strategies for seamless human-AI collaboration. π€
The ethical edge: Leveraging the power of AI responsibly. π€
Attendees will gain insights into practical strategies for integrating AI Red-Teaming - learn from the best! π
Whatβs on your onboarding checklist? β
A well-thought-out checklist helps save time and ensures nothing falls through the cracks. This is crucial, considering that 20% of employees quit within the first 45 days of employment and 60% of employers do not set any milestones for new employees. π
Just handing them an employee handbook and conducting a 60-minute onboarding session is not enough. β

Here are some things that should be part of every onboarding process:
β Pre-Boarding: How many times have you lost a potentially great candidate to other offers? This is why pre-boarding is super important in this highly competitive job market. Keep up and maintain a relationship with new joinees way before they join - send them a welcome package, emails about exciting benefits, and more! π
β Assign a Buddy: This is an underestimated part of onboarding. Not everyone may want a buddy, but having access to someone in the company who is assigned to support you can make new employees feel a lot less overwhelmed. π
β Team Introduction: Another one that absolutely should not be missed, especially for remote companies - setting up an intro call. Introduce the newbie to their team and all colleagues through a virtual team meeting. This can help break the ice and make them feel at home. π€
β Goal Setting: As stated above, 60% of employers do not set any milestones for new employees. Discussing their short-term and long-term goals, setting clear expectations, and milestones for their first 90 days can really boost retention. π―π
New employees with good onboarding experiences are 18x more committed to their employer
β Career Visioning with Manager: This should ideally take place after the first month. Setting clear, long-term goals at this stage enables them to proactively work towards projected outcomes, helping them feel included, valued, empowered, and committed to the company for the long term.
β Feedback Loop: Another one that is often missed - asking for feedback! Ask for their feedback on the onboarding experience to identify areas for improvement and ensure they feel heard. π
Remember, the goal is not only to integrate them into their role but also to make them feel like a valued part of the company. π
1 in 3 HR professionals report that the quality of their onboarding was not up to standard. What's your take? |
βοΈ Last Weekβs AI-Tools Round-Up
Performance management experts and enthusiasts, unite! This weekβs Round-Up should catch your eye. π
This week weβre diving into AI innovations for performance management. Most of these names are already well known to us, and for good reason.
Leapsome: provides a comprehensive platform for development, productivity, and engagement.
Standout Feature: AI support for feedback and performance reviews, integrates seamlessly with HRIS, Slack, Teams, Calendar, and Jira.
Betterworks: offers an intelligent performance management tool focusing on goals, conversations, 1:1s, feedback, and performance calibration.
Standout Feature: .β¦Join our community to share your AI tool recommendations!
Todayβs HR Reads for You ποΈ
π΅οΈ Spot the AI: AI-Written Resumes: Use a Discerning Eye, Hiring Managers Advise
π Culture win! Applying for paid leave? This company makes it a one-step process
πͺ This wonβt cost you money: Why employees want a raise in emotional salary
Thatβs a wrap for today!
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Got any additional feedback for me? Let me know! ποΈ
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