According to a recent study by Zippia, a whopping 89% of workers have experienced burnout within the past year. That is INSANE, but not surprising. While we all get integrated into the hustle and bustle of American work culture, feeling stressed and overwhelmed is honestly just a norm. The problem? It shouldn’t be.

In the world of HR and new hires, orientation and onboarding are two words that are often used synonymously. I mean, both are focused on welcoming new employees and setting them up for success, right? So it’s not surprising that the two get mixed up. But here’s the thing: While both onboarding and orientation have a similar overall goal, they are absolutely not the same. They are, however, both absolutely essential when getting brand-new hires ready for their brand-new roles.

At the workplace, employee appreciation comes in many shapes and sizes. This is something all managers need to keep in mind, but especially new managers who are leading a team for the first time. While learning the flow of things, getting to know your employees, and basically figuring out the lay of the land, you also need to be thinking about fostering an engaged and positive work culture.

Managers wear a lot of hats. They’re in meetings upon meetings, they’re making huge company decisions, and they’re leading a group of professionals to the depths of their greatest potential. It’s challenging, especially when trying to encourage a happy and healthy work culture in the mix of it all.

A new year is right around the corner, which means a new start for all things onboarding! Here at Baudville, we love onboarding new hires. Not only does it break the ice, but it actually has a whole bunch of long-term benefits (hello, retention!).