Onboard Solutions, LLC

Employers and their team members long for mutual success. Clear communication continues to be an essential leadership tool. While external factors and organizational needs change, fostering trust through transparency and empathy becomes crucial to maintaining stability. One of our clients worked through an economic downturn by implementing a listening plan. They discovered that some of their team members desired part-time work. By offering flexible schedules with reduced hours, they avoided a layoff and extended the employee journeys. #humanresources #leadership #culture https://lnkd.in/eKTSeX3C

What is Loud Loyalty? Loud Loyalty occurs when your employees are not just engaged but act as ambassadors for your brand, driving referrals and positive buzz on social media. This level of commitment requires leadership and strategy. We use the BITE7 system to help our clients foster year-over-year growth in employee engagement and loyalty. Why BITE7? It is easy to implement, and participation rates are exceptionally high. Chris Dawson #employeeengagement #humanresources #retentionstrategies https://lnkd.in/dii_Xx8P

I highly recommend this book and the BITE7 Employee Engagement system. BITE7 has proven to be highly effective across various industries, consistently helping organizations surpass the national average. It is simple, actionable, and creates a culture of continuous improvement. #employeeengagement #recruitingstrategies #retentionstrategies https://lnkd.in/e-c566YF

Open enrollment season is approaching for many organizations. How do you capture your team's attention to help them make informed decisions and understand the value of each option? Leading organizations create a #communications strategy to create awareness and help their team members make thoughtful decisions for the upcoming year. Team members are typically confused by the options, perplexed by the acronyms, and struggle to determine the out-of-pocket investments. This article has several recommendations. “Connecting the stories and examples can really have an impact, because some people are more convinced when they hear about a real-life situation that happened to a person they can actually relate to,” she said. “That’s going to be a lot more impactful than a generic stock photo with a list of benefits.” I recall hosting an Open Enrollment meeting years ago and a young team member shared how his supplementary benefits helped him after an ATV accident. His team could easily understand the insurance he used, how it worked, and the value it provided. Additional recommendations include: leveraging technology, rather than accepting paper applications, using multiple communication methods in multiple languages, if appropriate, extending your communication strategy throughout the year, including benefits in your #totalrewards discussions, and providing 1:1 enrollment support to incorporate individual and dependents' needs. https://lnkd.in/eCuQRz9h #humanresources #retentionstrategies

There are multiple levers to adjust to increase #employeeengagement. Recognition and rewards are among the easiest to implement. Start with expressing #gratitude for a job well done. Solicit input from your team to build from there. #retentionstrategies #recognition #rewards https://lnkd.in/e97mGaun

Yesterday, Christy Dunn shared this update, as well. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas on Aug. 20 set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) proposed ban on most noncompete agreements. This means the rule will not be enforced or take effect on Sept. 4 as intended. I have had multiple conversations with clients about this Noncompete Ban. Perhaps you are weighing the pros and cons of maintaining a noncompete agreement, as well. #compliance #humanresources https://lnkd.in/eZhKFPpK

If you haven't implemented a listening program, you are not alone. "One troubling finding is that the vast majority of workers say they haven't been asked about their preferences regarding remote work..." Team members want to feel like they are heard and one of the key factors in their career decisions is the flexible work policy. In a recent study, workers expressed why they preferred flexibility which helps the leadership team address the concerns and strengthen #employeeengagement. Another interesting takeaway is 32%-46% of the workers found in-office work increased productivity, collaboration, and socialization. Initiating a listening program is simple. We are here to help! #humanresources #retentionstrategies #recruitingstrategies https://lnkd.in/gC_wPVQ8

Why should you invest in an onboarding program? McKinsey's research found that employee involvement should be "tied to a deeper sense of purpose and meaning. At the same time, organizational purpose can fall flat when employees can’t tie it to what they do and why they do it every day." Helping team members connect their roles to the organization's purpose helps to reduce turnover during the first 90 days. #onboarding https://lnkd.in/e9KS_HFc

Compliance is often a dreaded word for small business leaders. This article was written for the #construction industry, but applies to all organizations. Here are some tips on strengthening your harassment policy. Start with the strong policy, ensure employees sign a statement of acknowledgement, and include a training program. Read on for additional details. #humanresources #compliance https://lnkd.in/ewZrK22Q

Planning ahead...Paycor surveyed over 7,000 HR, Finance, and IT Professionals and shared their predictions for 2025. Here is a key takeaway that resonated with me. “Newer” employees—those who have been with a company for two years or less—are the biggest flight risk. They’re 38% more likely to quit in the next 12 months. And employees who have been with a company for one year or less are 21% less likely to rate their leaders favorably. What is the solution? To counteract newer hire turnover, smart companies will choose to invest in extended onboarding. In 2023, CareerBuilder found that 72% of companies said their onboarding is less than a month and 51% said it was one week or less. We believe that’s going to change. Onboarding will extend at least through the first year of the employee experience and focus on continuous communication, feedback, performance measurement, and career development, all keys to employee engagement and retention. Like compensation and benefits, onboarding and employee development programs require ongoing inspection and improvements. #onboarding #employeeengagement #humanresources https://lnkd.in/ee2QyK2b