Bridging Social Distance with Tech: How to Virtually Onboard New Talent

 

Hiring managers, you put a lot of time and effort into securing a business-critical hire for your technology team. Amid current uncertainty in the US, you have decided to onboard a new employee remotely rather than risk them finding another role with a competitor. How can you ensure they have a positive experience of your company and help them transition back to the office when everything returns to business-as-usual?

We have put together this guide on how to onboard employees remotely to help you organize and plan a comprehensive onboarding program. From discussing a check list of first day activities, to helping your new employee integrate into the team culture virtually, the guide can help bridge social distance in the onboarding process.

This guide includes:

  • Actionable advice on best practices for onboarding

  • How to build a company culture remotely

  • How to transition a new hire back to the office

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