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HIRING GLOSSARY

Onboarding

Definition

Onboarding is everything that happens after a candidate accepts the job and before they are fully up to speed — paperwork, training, equipment, and introductions to the team. Good onboarding helps a new hire feel welcome and become productive faster. It is the bridge between hiring someone and them succeeding in the role.

Also called: new hire onboarding, employee onboarding.

Why Onboarding matters for small businesses

Onboarding is everything that happens after a candidate accepts the job and before they are fully up to speed — paperwork, training, equipment, and introductions to the team. Good onboarding helps a new hire feel welcome and become productive faster. It is the bridge between hiring someone and them succeeding in the role.

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