Humans are social creatures. We like to spend time with people we trust, people who understand our life and work, and whom we believe are committed to helping us succeed. This is why onboarding is so essential in the workplace. Onboarding means so much more than simply helping an employee become successful by providing them with all the information needed to be effective in their role. Onboarding ensures new employees integrate smoothly with colleagues, provides the spoken and unspoken norms and expectations to be a great team player, and allows the opportunity for new employees to share their values, stories, and needs to allow for a truly inclusive environment. While there are many factors that go into successful onboarding, by remaining centered in equity, providing a clear action plan for the first 30, 60, and 90 days, and by determining the rituals of check-ins and 2x2 feedback, new employees, managers, and teams can build a lasting foundation for success.

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