The Onboarding process is a defining moment for the new hire and the organization and can be an inflection point for the new hire in particular. Smooth transition into their new role at the workplace depends largely on the effectiveness of the onboarding program. The first few days is a test for the employee and will […]
Onboarding is the process where new employees acquire the necessary tools, knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors to become contributing members who make a tangible difference to the organization. It is the action or process of integrating a new employee into an organization or familiarizing a new employee with the new work environment. An organization’s outlook […]
Work–life balance is a concept that aims to achieve proper prioritization between work (career and ambition) and lifestyle (health, pleasure, leisure, family). According to 2010 National Health Interview Survey Occupational Health Supplement data, 16% of U.S. workers reported difficulty balancing work and family. Imbalance was more prevalent among workers aged 30–44 (19%) compared with other […]
Form I-9, officially the Employment Eligibility Verification, is a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services form. Mandated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, it is used to verify the identity and legal authorization to work of all paid employees in the United States. All U.S. employers must ensure proper completion of Form […]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced in July 2018 the results of a two-phase nationwide operation in which I-9 audit notices were served to more than 5,200 businesses around the country since January. A notice of inspection (NOI) informs business owners that ICE is going to audit their hiring records […]
An ATS is a software application that helps you manage the entire recruitment process, right from receiving resumes to hiring employees. The software helps you automate the process of screening & shortlisting candidates, applicant evaluation, scheduling interviews, managing the hiring process, background verification, and completing new-hire paperwork. ATS helps in sorting through resumes, to determine […]
Employee Onboarding refers to the process of welcoming and equipping new employees in a way that helps in improving overall retention, productivity and growth of the organisation. A sound onboarding process is key to getting hires integrated into his/her position and the organization and accelerate productivity. This directly aids in lowering disengagement and boosting retention […]
According to a study by the Corporate Executive Board nearly 4% of employees quit a new job after the first day. Studies indicate that it can cost 6 to 9 month’s salary every time an employee is replaced. This brings to the fore, the need for a structured onboarding process in any organization, established or […]
The relevance of a good on-boarding program cannot be understated, as it has been found to reap numerous positive organizational outcomes. A successful on-boarding system has benefits ranging from reducing the time required for new hires to become productive at work, increasing employee retention at the organization, to inspiring greater employee commitment to the organization, […]
There was a recent incident at Cal Water, a San Francisco Bay Area water utility, where an auditor attempted to steal $9 million from the company. He had an easy time getting into the building a few hours after he resigned because his physical access wasn’t revoked. Incidents caused by insiders (be they current or […]
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