Employee onboarding training shows HR teams and managers how to plan an induction and the first months of a new job, so that new staff become productive quickly and stay. BOTI’s one-day Employee Onboarding Course covers induction, role clarity, mentoring, check-ins and onboarding plans – see all BOTI human resources courses.
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What employee onboarding is
Onboarding is the process of bringing a new employee into the organisation so that they understand their job, the people they work with and how things are done, and become productive quickly. Induction is usually the first part: the paperwork, policies, safety briefings and introductions of the first days. Good onboarding continues for the first months.
What a good onboarding programme includes
- Before day one: a workspace, equipment and system access ready, and a clear first-week plan sent to the new employee.
- Induction: the organisation’s purpose, structure, key policies, health and safety rules and employment conditions.
- Role clarity: the job description, goals for the first 30, 60 and 90 days, and how performance will be measured.
- Relationships: a manager who meets the new employee regularly and a buddy or mentor for everyday questions.
- Training: the skills and systems the role needs, planned rather than left to chance.
- Check-ins and feedback: regular conversations in the first months to solve problems early.
Why onboarding matters
New employees who are left to work things out on their own take longer to become productive and are more likely to leave early. A structured onboarding programme gives every newcomer the same information, shows that the organisation values them, and lets managers spot problems before they grow.
Who should attend
BOTI’s Employee Onboarding Course suits HR practitioners, line managers and supervisors who welcome new staff, and anyone who designs or runs induction programmes. For onboarding younger employees, see the Millennial Onboarding Course (1 day); for keeping staff engaged after their first months, the Employee Motivation Course (1 day).
Course duration
The course runs over one day, in-house at your premises, at BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, or live online, with practical exercises so that delegates leave with a draft onboarding plan.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between onboarding and induction?
Induction is the first part of onboarding: the paperwork, policies, safety briefings and introductions in the first days. Onboarding is the wider process that continues for the first months, until the new employee is fully productive.
What should an onboarding programme include?
A good programme prepares the workspace and system access before day one, covers induction, clarifies the role and early goals, assigns a mentor or buddy, plans the training the role needs, and includes regular check-ins.
How long should onboarding last?
Induction usually takes a few days, but onboarding should continue for the first three months or longer, with planned check-ins along the way.
Who should attend onboarding training?
HR practitioners, line managers and supervisors who welcome new staff, and anyone who designs or runs induction programmes.
Book BOTI’s Employee Onboarding Course (1 day) course. Training runs in-house at your premises, at BOTI’s venue in Sunningdale, Johannesburg, or live online. Call BOTI on 011 882 8853 or email [email protected], or request a quote. This course is not accredited. It is delivered as a professional skills programme, and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.
