Onboarding is the structured process of integrating a new employee into an organisation.
It goes beyond the first day of work, covering the orientation, training, and support activities that help employees understand their role, the company culture, and the tools they need to succeed.
Effective onboarding increases engagement, reduces turnover, and ensures employees become productive more quickly.
Onboarding typically includes:
Pre-boarding: sharing contracts, policies, and welcome materials before the employee’s first day.
Orientation: introducing company culture, mission, and values.
Training & tools: providing job-specific training and access to systems, software, and resources.
Compliance: ensuring all legal and regulatory documents are completed, such as tax forms and employment contracts.
Integration: assigning mentors, organising team introductions, and aligning employees with their objectives.
Faster productivity: employees ramp up quicker with clear guidance.
Employee retention: reduces turnover by improving the new hire experience.
Compliance assurance: ensures required documents and processes are completed.
Cultural alignment: reinforces company values and expectations.
Employee engagement: builds trust and connection from day one.
Orientation: typically a one-time introduction session covering basic company policies and information.
Onboarding: a comprehensive, ongoing process that spans days, weeks, or even months to fully integrate employees.
At Mauve Group, we support businesses in delivering seamless onboarding for global teams.
From managing compliance requirements to aligning cross-border employees with company culture, our global HR services and Employer of Record (EOR) solutions ensure new hires are onboarded smoothly, regardless of their location.
Pre-boarding: activities that occur before the employee’s first day, such as sending contracts and welcome materials.
Orientation: the initial phase of onboarding focused on company introduction.
Learning & development (L&D): training and skills-building to enhance employee growth.
HR compliance: ensuring all legal documents and employment regulations are satisfied.
Employee retention: strategies to reduce turnover and keep employees engaged.
Global mobility: managing employee relocation and integration across different countries.