“Ensure best practices as well as compliance, right?”
In episode #110 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners’ guide to cash, compliance, and the War for Talent, VP of HR Compliance and Learning and Development at Asure Software, Mary Simmons, sits down with host Mike Vannoy to discuss optimizing new hire onboarding processes, emphasizing the critical elements of compliance, culture, and consistency. Discussing the importance of making sure your process is in compliance with the state laws. Mary shares the strategic advantage of comprehensive onboarding processes in driving organizational growth and mitigating risks associated with non-compliance.
Takeaways:
- Fast growth firms (85%) outpaced zero growth firms (65%) in using onboarding checklists, showing a 20 percentage point difference. This basic step sets expectations and professionalism, aiding compliance and cultural integration.
- Essential for compliance, an updated handbook is crucial. Fast-growth firms again led with 89% having updated handbooks compared to 76% of zero-growth firms.
- Providing new hires with necessary paperwork electronically streamlines the onboarding process, improving efficiency and compliance.
- Orientations aligning new hires with company values, mission, and vision significantly impact culture and productivity. They advocate for authenticity and practicality in these elements, cautioning against superficial adherence that fails to resonate with employees or align with day-to-day practices.
- Proper training ensures legal compliance in hiring practices, crucial for avoiding penalties and fostering employee trust.