Virtual onboarding | How to enhance remote induction

With increasing use of virtual classrooms as part of induction, some clear themes have emerged for successful online delivery. Here’s how to bring new starters up to speed remotely while helping them feel part of an organisation with a human face.

The last three years have seen a rapid learning curve in what it takes to deliver brilliant online induction programmes for groups of new starters. Now HR and L&D leaders are assessing what has worked well, and reviewing online elements so they are designed and built virtual-first.

Sometimes this is needed just for elements of onboarding, or sometimes a whole programme for a cohort of new joiners.

The happy upsides of virtual

Companies we’ve worked with have been reporting several advantages of using more online delivery.