The essence of this guide stems from insights derived from the insightful book, “Onboarding: Getting New Hires off to a Flying Start” by Christian Harpelund, Morten T. Højberg, and Kasper U. Nielsen. It explores the nuanced complexities and opportunities of integrating new hires into an organization, especially within a virtual workspace.
This guide further delves into the three significant tracks highlighted in the book, which provide a structure to the onboarding process: forming, connecting, and unfolding. These stages symbolize the essential aspects of a new hire’s journey into the fabric of the organization, underlining their importance in the seamless integration of a new employee.
The Three Tracks: An Overview
The authors of “Onboarding: Getting New Hires Off to a Flying Start” present an innovative model for understanding and conducting the onboarding process. The three tracks, each focusing on a unique aspect of the onboarding journey, provide a holistic view of a new hire’s path toward becoming a valued member of the organization.