In this episode, we dive deep into employee onboarding with Amy Davies, founder of First 30. Learn why 33% of new hires leave within their first 6 months and how effective onboarding can save companies an average of $390,000 annually in turnover costs.

Amy shares:

- Why first impressions are crucial in employee retention

- How pre-boarding sets the foundation for success

- The true cost of poor onboarding practices

- Practical strategies for creating an effective onboarding program

- Ways to measure and prove onboarding ROI

- How to get leadership buy-in for onboarding initiatives

- Tips for managing onboarding content effectively

- The importance of cross-functional relationships in onboarding

Key Insights:

💡 Successful onboarding goes beyond paperwork and orientation

💡 Great onboarding can improve engagement by 82%

💡 The importance of making employees feel psychologically safe

💡 Why recruiters should stay involved in the onboarding process

💡 How to create a "drip campaign" approach to onboarding information

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

📘Ideas to Get Your New Hires Off to a Great Start
https://first30ready.ck.page/onboardingebook

📘Strategies for Running Compassionate and Effective Layoffs
https://first30ready.ck.page/compassionatelayoffsebook

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RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
→ #6: Inclusive Hiring Starts with Effective Intake Calls with Kat Kibben

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🌟 CONNECT WITH AMY
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviesamy/

🌐 Website: https://first30ready.com/

📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@first30ready

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