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 checklist 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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