We were featured in Comparably's article on companies with strong onboarding programs. Read through our responses down below and check out the article here.
What does your current onboarding process look like?
After employees have received a welcome kit full of company swag and an option to order and test out our products, our onboarding begins with an immersive 6-hour orientation on their first day. This orientation covers general company information and values, forms of communication, an inside scoop on our brands and products, friendly faces to know, time for additional questions, and more. Once new employees have gone through orientation and met with their managers, they are set up with a Hippo Buddy. Our Hippo Buddy program connects new hires to a current employee, where they will routinely meet over a 45-day period to familiarize themselves even more with our company culture and give them a resource outside of their direct team to ask questions. New hires also dive into their role directly with their team & managers after day 1 where they have customized onboarding experiences for their 30, 60 & 90 day experience with different check-ins & surveys scattered throughout.
Why is it important to have a strong onboarding program?
A strong onboarding program is crucial to us as it sets the foundation for new employees' success and integration into our company culture. Effective onboarding ensures new Hippos feel welcomed and equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to perform their roles efficiently. This leads to increased employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Ultimately, our robust onboarding process enhances productivity and contributes to the overall growth and success of the organization.
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