5 onboarding mistakes that drive away new staff

Nearly 90% of firms estimate that between 10% and 25% of new employees leave within the first six months.

According to the Korn Ferry Futurestep Survey, the top reason new recruits leave is their role is different from what they expected it would be during the hiring process. 19% revealed that they don’t like the company’s culture.

Often, it’s an accumulation of negative experiences that drive new recruits away, which is why it's crucial that the onboarding process isn't overlooked. 

However, many companies are failing to invest enough time and resources into this key aspect of their talent strategy. Whilst 98% of the companies surveyed said onboarding programs are a key factor in retention efforts, nearly a quarter (23%) say the programs last only one day, and 30% say they only last a week.