Onboarding
for
Belonging
Make Every New Hire Feel Seen, Supported, and Set Up for Success
Research indicates effective onboarding significantly impacts employee retention. A study published in the Harvard Business Review found that fostering a sense of belonging can reduce employee turnover by as much as 50%
A poor onboarding experience can leave employees feeling disconnected and undervalued from the start, costing your organization time, money, and morale.
Our Program, Onboarding for Belonging bridges the gap, transforming first impressions into lasting loyalty and productivity.
Can Your Organization Afford Disconnected New Hires?
82%
TRAINING COURSE
Onboarding for Belonging is a structured approach to welcoming new hires, designed to go beyond the basics of paperwork and policies. It’s about creating an experience where new employees feel seen, valued, and truly part of the team from their very first interaction.
This method emphasizes emotional connection, inclusion, and purpose, integrating these elements into every step of the onboarding process to build a foundation for long-term success and engagement.
Why is it Important?
First Impressions Set the Tone: The first few weeks in a new role are critical. Employees who don’t feel welcomed or included are more likely to disengage, underperform, or even leave the organization early.
Boosts Retention and Engagement: A sense of belonging is a key driver of employee retention and satisfaction. Organizations with effective onboarding significantly reduce turnover rates.
Fosters Loyalty and Alignment: When new hires feel connected to their team and aligned with company values, they are more likely to contribute meaningfully and stay invested in their role.
Builds Inclusive Cultures: Onboarding for Belonging integrates inclusivity into the fabric of your organization, ensuring all employees—regardless of background—feel supported and respected from day one.
Improves Team Dynamics: Welcoming employees in a way that fosters relationships and collaboration creates stronger, more cohesive teams.
What leaders gain:
Aligned and engaged teams by fostering a culture where new hires feel connected, supported, and inspired to contribute to the organizational mission from day one.
In-depth strategies based in neuroscience for belonging best practices and behaviors
Emotional and Relational Intellingece skills for deeper connection and understanding, human-first approach
BEST FOR
HR Leaders and Hiring Managers, anyone with a team
FORMAT
In-Person | Hybrid | Remote
20%
Up to 20% of employee turnover occurs within the first 45 days of employment, with a poor onboarding experience being a leading factor.
-Wynhurst Group
Organizations with a strong onboarding process improve new hire retention by 82% and productivity by over 70%.
-Glassdoor
PROGRAM ELEMENTS:
Understanding what onboarding is and isn’t
Neuroscience of Belonging and its impact on performance
Foster belonging through communication, integration, and inclusivity
Pitfalls of onboarding, common mistakes and how to avoid them
Structured process for consistency in onboarding
Downloadable templates and toolkits
By implementing Onboarding for Belonging, organizations can transform onboarding into a strategic tool for building connection, reducing turnover, and creating thriving, high-performing teams. It’s not just about starting a job—it’s about starting a journey.
What leaders gain:
Standardized, scalable process for new hires
Plug and play templates
Efficient integration into workflows increasing ramp-up time and productivity
Tools for Rethinking, ReImagining and Reevaluation
TRAINING TYPE
Interactive Workshop with Downloadable Templates
DURATION
90-minute Training