Laura Dückers
Developers don't need onboarding, do they? The balance between corporate culture and day-to-day project work.
#1about 3 minutes
Challenging the myth that developers don't need onboarding
A tech director's belief that developers only need hardware and a contract highlights a common misconception about their onboarding needs.
#2about 3 minutes
Using data to justify a better onboarding process
Statistics on employee turnover, the desire for a buddy system, and the importance of socializing demonstrate the high cost of poor onboarding.
#3about 3 minutes
Engaging new hires during the pre-boarding phase
The period between signing a contract and the first day is critical for preventing new hires from accepting other offers.
#4about 2 minutes
Structuring the first week with a shadowing challenge
A shadowing mini-challenge where new hires observe a buddy and present their learnings is a highly effective first-week activity.
#5about 2 minutes
Transitioning from corporate to project-specific onboarding
After the first week, a pulse check survey and handover to the department lead ensure a smooth transition into project work.
#6about 1 minute
Establishing routines and feedback in the first months
Regular coffee check-ins, tech talks, and a formal feedback session after 10 weeks help integrate new hires into daily work and company culture.
#7about 3 minutes
The bonding phase, probation, and re-onboarding returners
The three-to-six-month period culminates in a probation review, and the same principles apply to re-onboarding employees returning from long-term leave.
#8about 3 minutes
Calculating the high financial cost of poor onboarding
Data shows that boring, confusing, or failed onboarding leads to significant employee turnover, which has a direct and calculable financial cost.
#9about 2 minutes
Key takeaways for an effective onboarding process
A successful onboarding program should be an investment, be fun and transparent, and cater to both new hires and returning employees.
#10about 10 minutes
Q&A on adapting onboarding for different contexts
Audience questions cover adapting onboarding for startups, neurodiversity, seniority levels, remote work, and outstaffing models.
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