HR Glossary
Onboarding
The process of integrating a new employee into an organization, from paperwork to cultural orientation.
Definition
Onboarding covers everything involved in bringing a new hire up to speed — documentation, system access, training, introductions, and cultural orientation — typically spanning the first weeks or months of employment.
Why It Matters
A structured, digital onboarding process directly affects how quickly a new hire becomes productive and how likely they are to stay.