When it comes to starting a new job, first impressions matter. That’s especially true when it comes to the impression a company makes on new hires during onboarding procedures.

According to new research, onboarding procedures such as welcoming new employees, and training them can have long-term impacts. The quality of an employee’s onboarding can affect their long-term motivation and even how long they plan to stick around.

A new survey from Software Finder of 1,010 employees who were hired within the last two years found that employees’ onboarding experiences varied greatly. While almost half (46%) found onboarding procedures to be welcoming, and about a third (34%) said their onboarding was well-structured, many described the experience in negative terms. About a third (29%) said the p

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