Surprising Employee Onboarding Lessons from The Santa Clause Movie

In the 1994 holiday classic movie The Santa Clause, an unlucky dad hears Santa fall from his roof. Rushing outside with his son, Scott discovers a lifeless Santa and a note in the pocket of his suit. In very fine print it reads, “If something should happen to me, put on my suit, the Reindeer […]
Top 5 Best Practices to Onboard New Nurse Graduates

Within the first two years after graduating, 33% of new nurses quit. Reality of life as a nurse and the steep learning curve are the biggest reasons for hanging up the stethoscope. With 1 million registered nurse job vacancies the Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates through 2022, the big question is – how do you […]
How to Engage Your New Employees Before They Start

How to Engage Your New Employees Before Day 1 Finding the ideal candidate is a delicate balance – from experience to skill to cultural fit. Not to mention their availability and willingness to make a change. Inc. states that 70% of the workforce consists of passive candidates, leaving only a paltry 30% of active candidates. Why […]
The complete guide to onboarding travel nurses to increase engagement & improve patient care

The complete guide to onboarding travel nurses to increase engagement & improve patient care The demand for travel nurses is on the rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates 1 million job vacancies for registered nurses through 2022, and health care centers will continue to rely on travel nurses to supplement their staffing. Onboarding travel […]
The demand for flexibility at work is mounting

The demand for flexibility at work is mounting A growing demand for flexibility in the workplace is one of the four macro trends leading to the rise of alternative work arrangements, cross-functional teams, and project-based work. Recent studies have shown that competitive pay and a great culture will get employees in the door, but the […]
Cross-functional Teams Made of Internal and External Talents are a Growing Model for Business Success

Cross-functional Teams Made of Internal and External Talents are a Growing Model for Business Success Teams composed of internal and external talent is one of the four macro trends leading to the rise of alternative work arrangements, cross-functional teams, and project-based work. Companies, eager to drive innovation and revenue, are leveraging highly skilled talent that’s […]
Top 5 Ways Companies Are Affected by Onboarding

How are companies impacted by onboarding? Onboarding has been a boon to the employee experience: it improves engagement, decreases the learning curve to full productivity, and accelerates new hire integration and team cohesion. However, the benefits (and potential pitfalls) of onboarding don’t stop at the employee level, there are many ways the entire company is […]
Top 5 Onboarding Secret Weapons

Top 5 Onboarding Secret Weapons Onboarding used to be merely an exercise in compliance and admin, designed to get new employees into the system. While those are important pieces, they are but a few components of successfully onboarding an engaged new hire who feels valued, integrated, and confident. Great onboarding has the power to elevate […]
Top 10 Things to Include when Onboarding Senior Leaders

Top 10 Things to Include when Onboarding Senior Leaders The introduction of new senior leaders requires intelligent onboarding as these additions need to be brought up to speed quickly and seamlessly integrated into the organization. They need more information than general staff to understand the company culture, get to know their team, and grasp the […]
One simple way to accelerate senior leader onboarding

One simple way to accelerate senior leader onboarding What’s the difference between regular onboarding and senior leader onboarding? The stakes are even higher, much higher. Senior leaders understand the massive expectations of them,] especially when they join a new organization, and the 10X magnifier on their every move. Their onboarding process needs to be comprehensive […]