Retention starts on day one
Good people often leave within their first 6 to 12 months. Most of that early turnover isn't a performance or compensation issue. It's an onboarding issue.
Orientation covers paperwork, logins, and a facility tour. Real onboarding spans 262 workdays and answers the questions new hires rarely ask out loud. This guide shows why onboarding deserves the same rigor you already give hiring, and what an intentional first year looks like.
Inside you'll find:
- The difference between orientation and onboarding, and the four questions every new hire is quietly asking.
- What early turnover really costs, from recruiting fees to lost productivity and knowledge.
- Why onboarding that extends beyond 90 days leads to better retention and productivity.
- The Four C's for the first 262 days: Compliance, Clarification, Culture, and Connection.
- What an onboarding assessment reveals about where your current process protects (or hurts) retention.