intermediate · 90–90 min
How to Turn Transactional Onboarding into a Relational Experience
Onboarding feels like a checklist? Transform your new hire experience from paperwork to people-first connection.
About this session
New employees often spend their first days navigating administrative tasks and software setups, which delays their sense of belonging and connection to the team. This session guides you through auditing your current process to identify where human interaction can replace automated checklists.
Why it works
By shifting the focus from administrative requirements to the emotional journey of a new hire, the session reveals specific gaps where social integration is missing. The structure moves stakeholders from acknowledging the problem to committing to specific, relational touchpoints that foster immediate cultural alignment.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 4-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
HR Leaders, People Ops
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for HR Leaders or external facilitators working with hr & culture teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 4 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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