Current times have created unique situations for employers, such as changes with the onboarding process for remote hires. As businesses begin to consider returning to the office in the months ahead, employers should think about how to best bring employees into the office who either were hired remotely or began not long before the pandemic caused nationwide shutdowns. There are countless onboarding best practices, but six of the best are as follows: allow remote hires to bond as a cohort, be thoughtful and welcoming, take the time to orient them to the office, communicate with managers and check in regularly, create a buddy system that can help increase employee productivity and satisfaction, and create informal team-building opportunities.
