An HR Advisory Perspective on Building a Stronger New Hire Experience
Hiring the right person takes time and effort. But what happens after they accept the offer can be just as important as the hiring process itself.
A new hire’s experience with your organization starts well before their first day. Yet the stretch between offer acceptance and day one is often overlooked. Without regular communication or chances to connect, new hires can lose their excitement, and some may not show up at all.
In fact, 65% of employers experience first-day no-shows. It’s a clear sign that engaging talent doesn’t stop once an offer is signed.
Effective preboarding and onboarding help companies maintain that momentum. Early communication, clear expectations, and active manager involvement all play a part in boosting engagement and helping new hires contribute sooner.
Making the Most of the First 90 Days
Even businesses with established onboarding processes can miss key moments with new employees. Too often, the focus is on paperwork and day-one logistics, while the weeks leading up to it and the months that follow receive less attention.
A successful onboarding experience takes ongoing communication and hands-on involvement from hiring managers so new employees feel prepared and part of the team.
Atrium’s latest eBook, From Offer to Impact: A Smarter Approach to Preboarding and Onboarding, draws on insights from our HR Advisory Services experts to explore how businesses can create a more consistent new hire experience, from offer acceptance through the first 90 days.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
- Why preboarding matters and how early engagement can reduce candidate drop-off before day one.
- How to take onboarding beyond orientation to build employee confidence and retention.
- The role managers play in setting expectations and helping new hires feel connected.
- An actionable checklist to evaluate your current onboarding process and spot areas for improvement.
Set New Hires Up for Success
Structured onboarding has been shown to improve retention by up to 82% and increase productivity by over 70%, which means what happens after an offer is accepted can make or break your hiring investment. Putting real thought into preboarding and onboarding gives new employees a stronger start and your business a better chance of retaining them over the long term.
Download your free copy of From Offer to Impact for strategies you can put to work right away.
Looking for hands-on support? Connect with our HR Advisory Services team to find new ways to strengthen your candidate and employee experience.
