Mar 22, 2024
In the competitive landscape of talent acquisition and
retention, Australian businesses are increasingly recognising the
importance of an effective onboarding process. Here, in this
special episode brought to you by Lawyers Weekly’s sister brand, HR
Leader, host Jack Campbell sits down with Lauren Karan, director
at Karan & Co, to discuss just how crucial it is to get this
step right.
Karan emphasises that onboarding should commence the moment a
candidate signs their contract. This period is delicate, as new
hires are often counter-offered by their current employers and have
yet to establish a relationship with their new manager. With the
rise of remote and hybrid work models due to the pandemic,
onboarding has faced new challenges. Maintaining communication is
key. Whether through team chats or scheduled video calls, it’s
vital to ensure new hires feel integrated and supported, even when
working from a distance.
However, the responsibility of onboarding should not be shouldered
by HR alone. Managers play a pivotal role in the process. Karan
argues that managers should take the initiative to connect with new
hires, scheduling regular check-ins and being readily available to
answer questions. This not only helps the new employee settle in
but also demonstrates the manager’s commitment to their
success.
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