Navigating the uncharted waters of a new workplace can seem daunting; it can be too much, too soon, or no onboarding support at all. Statistics have proven that half of new recruits jump ship in the first 90 days, highlighting the important fact that organisations have to develop onboarding programmes into shipshape condition to ensure plain sailing for new recruits. So how do you charter the onboarding journey? In this presentation, Tina will look at effective and engaging ways to design and deliver a blended onboarding approach so that your new sailors aren’t tossed into shark invested waters on their first day.
Tina Griffin, Elearning Solutions Manager presented this slidedeck at the Elearnz Conference in Auckland, New Zealand, July 23, 2015.
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Onboard-oke
NEW JOB
EXCITING AND NEW
COME ABOARD
WE’RE EXPECTING YOU
AND HARD WORK
LIFE’S SWEETEST REWARD
LET IT FLOW
IT FLOATS BACK TO YOU
YOUR SKILLS GROW
SOON YOU’LL BE WALKING AND
THEN YOU’LL RUN
FAST OR SLOW
LEARNING HAS SOMETHING FOR
EVERYONE
SET A COURSE FOR ADVENTURE YOU MIND
PAY ADVANCE
YOUR MANAGER
WON’T HURT ANY MORE
THEY’RE OPEN SMILE
ON A FRIENDLY SHORE
NEW JOB
WELCOME ABOARD YOU’LL
LOVE - YOUR - JOB
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In short …
We overload the boat
We rush them onboard
We don’t give them what they need, when
they need it
We don’t support our captains (managers)
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In short …
Break up the journey and provide variety
of activities at each port
Run a campaign
Prepare travelers before Day 1
Find human connections
Chart your progress … provide a map
Let your brand tell your story
Give managers support
Tailor the itinerary
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How long does your
onboarding journey take?
How do you describe the
end point?
?
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The concept sits over all the learning components
Topic 1:
1 2 3 4
Support
:
Topic 3:
1 2 3
Topic 2:
1 2 3 4 5
QUIZ
Mentoring
eLearning
Knowledge based
eLearning
Scenario based
Job aids
Intro:
Video
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And finally – tailor the journey
• Recognise prior learning
• Provide fast tracks
• Allow choice
• Allow browsing
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In short …
Break up the journey and provide variety of
activities at each port
Run a campaign
Prepare travelers before Day 1
Find human connections
Chart your progress … provide a map
Let your brand tell your story
Give managers support
Tailor the itinerary
Welcome
So heard lots yesterday about new techs
But onboarding / blended – not new – so why discuss?
So – blended learning – who’s doing it? Hands up
Well – safe to say - blended learning has gone through a major transformation – NZ and round the world
Blends are more complex, detailed, far richer than 2-3 years ago
Far greater understanding of the 70
In part due to 70/20/10
Technology is changing the landscape
And one of the places we’re seeing a lot going on in this space is around onboarding
Kineo have done a number of research papers and gathered input from clients around the world – and onboarding / blends come up strongly as a theme
So lets set sail on the choppy waters of blends for onboarding
Connect – all collaboration, networks, one on ones, introductions, virtual meetings, online profile, development discussions
Learn – class and online, mix of media types – podcasts, videos, research activities,
Read – all the reference material, policies, perhaps its research, online materials – intranet resources
Do – practical activities, coaching – and all the supports – checklists, guides, tips, QRGs
Assess – the range of assessment activities, pre-assessment, RPL,
Ultimately, if you want to drive engagement and sustain incremental performance changes with measurable goals, build a learning campaign strategy to help launch your learning in your organisation.
Learning today needs to stand out from the sea of information
This is an example from a hospitality organization, UK based Guoman.
It outline what’s expected of them in their first few weeks.
It’s structured as an eZine/eMag that provides a fun way of delivering practical messages that welcomes new staff to the team, outlines what’s required of them, the journey they are on and what to expect over the coming weeks. Uses a mix of audio, video and traditional elearning, addressing the Guoman induction principles of Belonging, Believing, Behaving and Beginning.
If you were joining, would you want to get this the day you hit send on your acceptance email?
Email, video blog, post card – show you round your desk! Meet your manager!
Invitations to fun events – Friday drinks, team buildings,
A map, a bit about the area, parking tips ….
Early log on to LMS,
Often our people want to do the right thing to welcome new members to the organization. All we need to do is provide a structure that lets them act.
This structure can come as simple activities that fit in the joiner’s journey.
When a new person accepts an offer, tickle everyone on their team to send them a note.
When a new person comes into the office, have one step in their 30 day plan be to interview a manager in a different department
But even with such activities, it can be difficult to focus on what matters. Often what is most important to joiners is to understand the stories of the organization.
When those stories do not come naturally, we can use technology to help. Consider this example. This is actually from an elearning resource that was not planned as part of an onboarding experience. But it could readily be. This video wall allows a new joiner to rapidly experience the stories of a variety of team members in various roles across the organization. What a great way to see what people in the company care about!
EasyJet is the UK’s largest airline.
Joining a complicated organization like an airline? Want to know who all those other people are and what they do?
This example is from the City & Guilds Way. This is a program in which people new to the workforce earn a qualification.
As you can see, we provide a map. ALSO REWARD, RECOGNISE ACHIEVEMENT AND MILESTONES
But then you can push it farther. Once there, you can add an extra layer of engagement and competition – ideal for our target audience here –an engagement layer. Learners earn points and badges as they complete key tasks. We gave tutors an extra ‘carrot’ to dangle to more reluctant learners - they can set learners a challenge to earn bonus points.
You join a company – you have perception of a brand – but you are now the brand – you need to find your own connection to the brand
Use your company brand to tell your brand story – but find ways that learners can connect to it – tell the story of your brand
Here’s another example for TUI travel advisers – a travel services organisation.
A truly unique, visually appealing solution that rivals the very best travel brochures and websites, developed in Adapt. Along with the TUI brand and a carefully-honed tone of voice, the solution uses the power of narrative - anecdotes, examples and shared experiences – with rich media, including video and photographic images. Challenges and competitions provide a competitive edge. The solution has proved so popular that advisers even use it when dealing with customers!
Responsive HTML5 multi-device delivery
A health services organisation.
A third example from BUPA. Building on what makes recruits apply to work at Bupa, using great design to bring Bupa’s vision, values and work to life.