Peter Riley | Dec 18 • 2024 | Onboarding challenges
Introduction: The Marathon of Onboarding Onboarding is like training for a marathon: it requires a phased, gradual approach to ensure success and avoid burnout. Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) emphasizes structured learning phases to reduce mental overload. Phased...
Peter Riley | Dec 18 • 2024 | Onboarding challenges
Introduction: The Overload Problem in Onboarding Key Insight: Onboarding can overwhelm new hires, burying enthusiasm under a flood of information. Imagine a new hire joining your organisation, eager to contribute, only to be overwhelmed by policies, jargon, and...
Peter Riley | Dec 18 • 2024 | Onboarding challenges
Introduction: One Size Does Not Fit All Imagine walking into a clothing store and finding only one size on the racks. Regardless of how much you like the outfit, it won’t work if it doesn’t fit. The same principle applies to onboarding: a generic programme might tick...
Peter Riley | Dec 18 • 2024 | Onboarding challenges
Introduction: What Gets Measured, Gets Managed “Imagine navigating a ship across uncharted waters without a compass or map.” Without measurable data, HR managers cannot determine onboarding effectiveness or identify areas for improvement. Leveraging...
Peter Riley | Dec 18 • 2024 | Onboarding challenges
Introduction: Navigating the Hurdles of Onboarding Picture this: a new hire walks into their first day, excited to begin their journey, only to face overwhelming paperwork, unclear expectations, and little support. Challenges like these can derail even the most...
Peter Riley | Dec 18 • 2024 | Onboarding challenges
Introduction: Cutting Through the Noise Imagine trying to learn a new skill while standing in a crowded room filled with shouting voices, flashing lights, and blaring music. That’s what onboarding feels like for many new hires when faced with irrelevant information,...
Peter Riley | Dec 18 • 2024 | Onboarding challenges
Introduction: The Journey Begins with Onboarding Onboarding is often seen as a one-time event—a task to complete before new hires transition to their regular roles. But what if we viewed onboarding as the foundation for a culture of continuous learning? In a rapidly...
Peter Riley | Dec 18 • 2024 | Onboarding challenges
Introduction: Turning Knowledge Into Action Imagine trying to learn to swim by reading a book. No matter how detailed the instructions, you won’t master the skill until you jump in the water and practice. This is the essence of active learning—engaging directly with...
Peter Riley | Dec 18 • 2024 | Onboarding challenges
Introduction: The Puzzle of Complexity Callout: Imagine being handed a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle without the box showing the final picture. You’d probably feel overwhelmed, unsure where to start. This is how new hires often feel during onboarding. To combat this, HR...
Peter Riley | Dec 16 • 2024 | Onboarding challenges
Introduction: Navigating the Onboarding Maze Imagine stepping into a bustling library, tasked with finding a single book, but every aisle looks identical, and the catalogue system is entirely new to you. Overwhelming, isn’t it? For new hires, the onboarding process...