Designing an Engaging Onboarding Packet

From 2021 to 2022, 21% of American workers took a new job.

When taking on a new hire, you'll need to provide them with information about your business. Even if they're very experienced, every company is different, so they need to understand yours. You can use onboarding materials to provide new employees with everything they need.

Keep reading for a rundown of what makes an engaging onboarding packet.

The Purpose of an Onboarding Packet

An onboarding packet can contain various corporate communications that will set the tone for a new hire. They'll get a better understanding of the specifics of your business, including information they'll need to work, and some items to give them an idea of the company culture they can expect.

Onboarding packets offer various benefits, such as:

• Streamlining the onboarding process
• Sharing company values with new employees
• Improving retention rates
• Maximizing employee productivity
• Showing appreciation from the start

Once you've developed an engaging onboarding package, you'll be able to give it to any new employees you take on, with minimal adjustments each time.

What Should Be in an Onboarding Packet?

Every company has its own systems, operations, and culture. As such, no two companies will have the same onboarding package. With that being said, there are certain components that can be very useful in any onboarding package.

A Welcome Letter

This is one of the most basic parts, but it's often forgotten. A nice letter welcoming new hires to the company is simple but can have a significant impact.

Required Forms

There are certain forms that legally need to be submitted, such as direct deposit and tax forms. Have new hires fill these out early on so they can start getting paid.

Company History Handbook or Pamphlet

Plenty of people start jobs without knowing much about the history of a company. You can provide them with a pamphlet or handbook that covers the major events and changes that your business has been through over the years.

You may want to even hire a graphic designer to produce this as they can ensure it's captivating and engaging so that new hires will be more interested in reading it.

Information on Company Technology

For many people, this can be vital to their work. You can provide information on things like their employee email, internal communication guidelines, instructions for specific programs or machines, help desk details, and more. It can be very helpful for new employees to have this information from the start, and they can refer back to it if they run into any issues.

Guide to Company Culture and Values

Give all new hires a guide that covers the culture and core values of your company. This will help them understand their new work environment and the people they'll be working with. Including the most recent company newsletter is ideal for this.

Creating an Onboarding Packet for Your Company

An engaging onboarding packet will help all of your new hires get off to a strong start. Make sure you think about how your business operates so you can include everything they'll need.

Exigent Creative Solutions offers a range of business services that can help you with new hires and current employees such as branding, corporate communications, and digital strategy. Take a look at our services page today to see more about how we can help you.