The Employee Onboarding Podcast

Join Erin Rice from Process Street and Naomi Hattaway, a workplace transition expert and creator of the Leaving Well framework, as they explore how thoughtful onboarding and offboarding shape a stronger, more human-centered company culture. In this episode, Naomi shares how intentional practices, like inclusive job postings, onboarding reading guides, and stay interviews, set the tone for an employee’s journey from day one to their final farewell. She unpacks the emotional and cultural weight of workplace transitions, highlighting the impact of small gestures, transparent communication, and personalized experiences. Learn how to build a seamless transition strategy that boosts retention, nurtures employee connection, and turns former team members into lasting brand advocates.

Join Erin Rice from Process Street and Lisa Akorli from Just Futures, a public benefit investment firm, as they explore how retirement benefits can drive equity, trust, and long-term employee engagement from day one. In this episode, Lisa shares practical insights into designing equitable retirement plans that support diverse teams, covering topics such as fee transparency, guaranteed contributions, and values-aligned investment options. She explains why accessible financial advisors, administrative ease, and inclusive eligibility policies should be part of every onboarding strategy. Learn how HR teams can use retirement benefits to build trust, reduce wealth gaps, and enhance retention through more inclusive, future-focused onboarding.

Join Erin Rice from Process Street and Caroline Yoast, an experienced HR leader specializing in fast-growth startups, as they dive into the keys to building a successful employee onboarding experience. In this episode, Caroline shares insights on why onboarding should prioritize clear expectations, structured access to resources, and manager availability to set new hires up for success. She discusses the importance of psychological safety, balancing employee needs with business goals, and how onboarding strategies evolve as companies scale. Learn how to streamline processes, foster early engagement, and create an onboarding experience that drives productivity, retention, and long-term impact.

Join Erin Rice from Process Street and Jen Bergren, an expert in knowledge management and onboarding strategy, as they explore how to create human-centered onboarding experiences that set new hires up for success. In this episode, Jen shares insights on why human connection is the missing piece in many onboarding programs, how to structure a 90-day onboarding plan, and why visibility into a role’s past work is crucial for new employees. Learn how to balance automation with personal touchpoints, create a structured yet engaging onboarding experience, and ensure new hires feel confident, connected, and valued from day one.

Join Erin Rice from Process Street and Megan Weizel, managing partner at Salmela, as they explore how to revolutionize employee onboarding through strategic recruitment, and exceptional candidate experiences. In this episode, Megan shares her unique perspective on why onboarding begins before the offer is made, the critical role of talent branding, and how to create a white-glove candidate journey that drives retention and business success. Learn how to align stakeholders early, avoid common onboarding pitfalls, and design an experience that fosters loyalty, motivates employees, and bridges the gap between recruitment and long-term engagement.

Join Erin Rice from Process Street and Aashni Shah, founder of Hype Docs, as they dive into creating impactful employee onboarding experiences. In this episode, Aashni shares insights on celebrating wins to boost engagement, the importance of pre-boarding, and how to build meaningful connections in a remote or hybrid work environment. Learn how to automate onboarding processes while maintaining the human touch, foster early impact and recognition, and ensure new hires feel welcomed, supported, and aligned with company values from day one.

Join Erin Rice from Process Street and Victoria Cooke, Manager of People & Culture at Happy Money, as they discuss creating authentic and high-impact employee onboarding experiences. In this episode, Victoria shares insights on blending empathy and creativity, the importance of pre-boarding, and how to avoid the pitfalls of inauthentic onboarding in a remote work environment. Learn how to engage new hires from the moment they sign, manage the process with limited resources, and ensure your company culture shines through the entire employee lifecycle.