The Employee Onboarding Podcast

In this compelling episode, we're joined by Keisha Toussaint, a seasoned HR professional with a deep passion for crafting exceptional onboarding experiences. With a rich background in HR, specializing in employee engagement and development at Betches, Keisha shares invaluable insights into creating onboarding success stories. She discusses the critical role of honesty, humanity, and transparency in onboarding, emphasizing how managers can tailor experiences to meet individual needs and preferences. From leveraging AI to customize onboarding processes to ensuring new hires feel welcomed and valued from day one, Keisha provides practical tips and strategies that have proven successful in her career. Whether you're an HR professional seeking to enhance your onboarding program or a manager looking to make a positive impact on your team's newcomers, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice to help you build your own successful onboarding processes.

In this episode, Erin Rice, People and Operations Coordinator at Process Street, delves into the transformative world of employee onboarding with Dr. Christina Moran, a licensed psychologist and a member of the leadership team at Then Design Architecture. Together, they explore the nuanced blend of art and science that makes for exceptional onboarding experiences. Dr. Moran shares her wealth of experience in organizational effectiveness, people leadership, and psychology to uncover strategies that not only welcome new hires but also set them up for long-term success. From creating memorable first impressions to leveraging AI and human touch, this episode is packed with insights and tips for HR practitioners and business leaders looking to elevate their onboarding process. Tune in to learn how to make your onboarding process a strategic asset for engagement and retention.

Join Erin Rice from Process Street in an insightful episode of the Employee Onboarding Podcast, featuring Tarek Kamil, CEO of Circle. This episode focuses on how AI and technology are transforming employee onboarding and enhancing workplace experiences. Tarek shares his journey in tackling employee engagement challenges and discusses the role of personalized onboarding. The conversation also touches on the future implications of AI in the workplace. This episode offers valuable perspectives for HR professionals and those interested in the intersection of technology and employee engagement.

Join us in this enlightening episode of the Employee Onboarding Podcast as we delve into the world of operational efficiency with Nick Sonnerberg, former high-frequency trader and CEO of Leverage. Discover how Nick's unique CPR Framework revolutionizes employee onboarding and operational practices, drawing on his extensive Wall Street experience. Learn about the transformative power of technology and automation in creating efficient, streamlined business processes. Whether you're scaling a startup or part of a Fortune 10 company, Nick's insights on time management, efficient communication, and strategic planning are invaluable. Tune in for an episode packed with actionable tips and real-world solutions to optimize your team's performance and onboarding experience.

Welcome to a riveting episode of the Employee Onboarding Podcast! Join Erin Rice, the people and operations coordinator at Process Street, as she delves into the world of HR innovation and employee onboarding with the seasoned expert, Leigh Elena Henderson. This insightful conversation covers a range of topics, each providing valuable takeaways for HR enthusiasts and professionals: Podcast Intro:HR Innovator and HR Manifesto Founder, Leigh Harrison:Icebreaker Question:Discussing Personal Experiences:Onboarding Discussion:Priorities in the First Week:Discussing Proactive Employee Engagement:Remote Onboarding Challenges:Challenges of Remote Onboarding:Focusing on Organizational Fit and Cultural Dynamics:HR Besties: Bringing the Human back to Human Resources:

Join us as we unpack the key takeaways from this enlightening conversation. Here's a brief overview of the topics covered:

In this episode of Process Street's Employee Onboarding Podcast, Erin Rice sits down with Max Sher, the founder and CEO of the Sher Agency. Max's journey is nothing short of inspirational—from launching his agency as a college freshman to pivoting towards specialization three years in. Today, he's a force to be reckoned with in the web development industry, leading a globally distributed team of 25. Max opens up about the challenges and triumphs of remote work, sharing invaluable insights into creating an effective onboarding process that sets new hires up for success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, HR professional, or someone intrigued by the digital nomad lifestyle, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking discussions.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Erica Gordon-Roberts, our esteemed guest and the Director of Human Resources at LookListen, a cutting-edge digital marketing agency based in Atlanta. Hosted by Erin Rice, we dive deep into the art and science of employee onboarding, especially in today's remote-first, hybrid work landscape. We explore the power of personalized onboarding experiences that cater to individual learning styles and unveil LookListen's innovative "buddy program," designed to create "wow moments" for new hires and enrich our company culture. Erica opens up about her own onboarding journey during the pandemic, revealing how she audited the process while experiencing it firsthand. Erica also dives into the nitty-gritty of one-on-one meetings, a cornerstone in understanding the unique needs and challenges of each team member. Technology, and the role of AI in onboarding, is another hot topic we tackle. While LookListen hasn't fully embraced AI yet, we discuss the potential for technology to enhance, not overshadow, the human element in onboarding. We introduce you to the concept of "pre-boarding," a phase that kicks off with the job posting and sets the stage for an employee's entire journey with us. Erica emphasizes that onboarding is not a one-off event but an ongoing process that requires continuous learning and adaptation. To wrap upm we delve into the hybrid work model that LookListen has adopted. By giving teams the autonomy to choose their in-office days, we've seen a significant uptick in employee satisfaction and retention. Don't miss this episode packed with actionable insights and strategies to elevate your onboarding game!

Dive into an eye-opening conversation with Erin Rice, the pulse behind Process Street's People & Operations, and Wristy, an HR guru who’s redefining employee onboarding. Discover how tech meets touch in modern onboarding strategies, why culture isn't just an add-on but an "add," and the secret sauce to 'wow' moments that make new hires feel right at home from day zero. From buddy systems to trust-building, this episode is a roadmap to reimagining your onboarding process.

In this Employee Onboarding Podcast episode, we interview Justine Van den Mooter from Qwilr about designing an effective onboarding experience. We discuss creating a comprehensive onboarding process for all new hires, regardless of their role or location, fostering manager involvement, and providing a supportive environment for new employees. Justine shares her experience in revamping Qwilr’s onboarding process and highlights the importance of proactive communication, personalized tasks, and maintaining excitement throughout the onboarding period. We also touch upon the challenges of onboarding in a globally distributed company. Overall, the episode emphasizes the significance of a well-designed onboarding process in creating a positive employee experience.

In this episode of the Employee Onboarding podcast, we speak to Arlen Marmel, the COO & Co-Founder of Luna Park. Arlen's experience includes his time as General Manager at VRV, Marketing Distribution at Crunchroll (where he helped grow the subscriber base from 250k to over 2 million) as well as Hulu's Director of Customer Acquisitions & Retention (where he oversaw Hulu+ grow from inception to 5mil+ subscribers). From the importance of thinking about onboarding as early as the interview process, to drinking your own Kool-Aid and being intentional about creating fun interactions amongst team members, this one is all about making distributed teams work smarter and stronger together. Don't miss it!

Laura Florin is an expert and accomplished people leader. With more than 20 years of experience in leveraging people and resources to build strong teams at every level. Now working for Videri, a maker of energy-efficient digital displays, Laura uses her expertise in people and compliance to manage four different onboardings in two countries. Laura understands what it takes to not only make new hires feel welcome but also make them feel like they want to stay for a long time. We were lucky enough to sit down with her and pick her brain on all the employee onboarding best practices. In this episode of The Employee Onboarding Podcast from Process Street, Laura discusses:

In this episode of the Employee Onboarding Poscast, we sit down with Kaira Boston, Program Manager for Dunnhumby, a global customer data science platform. In this conversation, Kaira shares her perspective on employee onboarding from the viewpoint of a project manager. We dive into the importance of preboarding, which Kaira considers one of the most critical elements of the onboarding process. Preboarding, as Kaira explains, is the period between when an employee accepts an offer and their first day on the job. During this time, Kaira stresses the importance of setting clear expectations and building a connection with new hires. We also explore the benefits of onboarding buddies, which Kaira believes add a level of personalization and support for new hires. As someone who's spent her entire 20-year corporate career in project management, Kaira is passionate about people management, and it shows in her approach to onboarding. Tune in to this episode to learn from Kaira's wealth of experience, as she shares insights and best practices for effective employee onboarding. Whether you're a new hire, a hiring manager, or a seasoned HR professional, this conversation offers valuable takeaways for anyone looking to improve their onboarding process.

Season 2 of the Employee Onboarding Podcast kicks off with Ashley Chain & Erin Rice discussing thought leadership in employee onboarding. What are the intangible aspects of new hire onboarding? How do you create a truly magical onboarding experience? Listen to Process Street's resident onboarding experts deep dive into topics like: This podcast is brought to you by Process Street, the people process platform.

We chat with Zapier CEO Wade Foster, who shares their remote team management and employee onboarding tricks to keep everyone happy and productive. Learn how Zapier, one of the fastest-growing remote companies in the world onboards their employees, manages slack, organizes communication, and more. Managing and onboarding employees in a remote world presents a whole new set of challenges, and there are few people better in the world to tell you how to navigate these waters than Wade.

In early 2022 the Process Street team attended HR Transform at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. We had a great time hanging out with customers and touting the benefits of process over project management. During the conference, Vinay Patankar (Process Street CEO) was thrilled to be invited to speak on a panel about employee onboarding, headed up by Kevin Grossman of Talent Board. The speakers were: Key points discussed during the panel included:

Named as one of the top 100 HR influencers of 2022 by HR Executive, Gianna Driver is currently the CHRO at Exabeam and has 15+ of experience scaling global, people, and talent functions. Gianna loves leading teams and helping them meet ambitious goals, and boasts a wide range of leadership experience (from board management to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, to process creation). Gianna loves the energy that comes from creating structure out of chaos. In this episode, host Josh speaks with Gianna Driver about: This podcast is brought to you by Process Street, the people process platform.

Ben Eubanks is currently the Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research and Advisory. He’s an author, speaker, and researcher living in Huntsville, Alabama. He spends his days learning about the talent technologies and people practices that set great organizations apart from the rest. His book – Artificial Intelligence for HR: Use AI to Support and Develop a Successful Workforce – may give you textbook vibes, but it’s essentially a guide to leveraging technology to create a more human experience for employees, and is used by organizations, like Cornell and NYU, to teach the next generation of HR professionals. Ben also hosts a podcast – We’re Only Human – which focuses on improving HR, one HR pro at a time. In this episode, host Josh speaks with Ben Eubanks about: This podcast is brought to you by Process Street, the people process platform.

William Tincup is one the top thought-leaders and influencers in the HR and talent acquisition game. “I do a lot of advisory work for startups. I do it more for sport and fun, because I enjoy that cluster of people that think to themselves, ‘There’s gotta be a better way. I don’t know what it is, but there’s gotta be a better way.’ I love that.” - William Tincup In this episode, host Josh speaks with William Tincup about: This podcast is brought to you by Process Street, the people process platform.