At many companies, employee orientation is a yawn-filled day in the conference room with the HR Manager going through the company policies and employee handbook. It’s boring for the new hire and gives the impression that you’re all about the rules and regulations.

Across the HR landscape, onboarding is one of those often-talked-about topics. But even though it’s talked about, it’s not always a success. HR departments still face onboarding challenges. Why?

Is there any sweeter moment in a hiring manager’s career than when a highly-needed position on their team is filled by a rock star candidate? The day this Einstein accepts the offer and signs on the dotted line isn’t where the celebration should end. Carry the positive energy throughout their first days with your company to give them an unforgettable onboarding experience!

Just like with many relationships in life, the first days and months are often accompanied by a state of euphoria. Exciting projects and thrilling learning opportunities keep new hires enthusiastic about their choice to join your team! Whether they left a narcissistic micro-manager, or a wonderful work environment behind at that their last place of employment, they're loving the new challenge and camaraderie that your organization provides. Then as time wears on, the glimmer and shine of their new job begins to fade. They're up to speed on their daily responsibilities and their onboarding journey has come to a close. So how do you keep the magic alive beyond their first several months on the job?

I always dread being new. Not knowing where to go in the building, having to remember a million people’s names, and wondering what the lunch plan is are all things that stress me out about being new to a company.