Glossary · Managing remote work

Onboarding

Onboarding is the process of bringing a new hire up to speed: setting up accounts and access, explaining the business, training on tools and processes, and agreeing on goals and check-ins. Good onboarding shortens the time to full productivity and gives a remote hire the best start.

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What it means in practice

For a remote hire, plan the first week in detail: access to email, chat, and core tools on day one, two or three starter tasks with clear SOPs, and a daily check-in. Add responsibilities as each one is done well.

With Rekruuto, hiring and onboarding take 14 days, and the first week of work is a trial. A focused onboarding plan lets you judge the fit on real work during that week.

Our free onboarding masterclass walks through the first weeks step by step.

  • Ramp time (time to productivity)

    Ramp time, or time to productivity, is how long a new hire takes to perform the role at the expected level without extra help.

  • Trial period

    A trial period is a set time at the start of a hire when both sides test the fit on real work before fully committing.

  • Standard operating procedure (SOP)

    A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a written, step-by-step description of how a recurring task is done in your business, including the tools, inputs, decisions, and expected result.

  • Key performance indicator (KPI)

    A key performance indicator (KPI) is a measurable value that shows whether a person, team, or process is meeting its goals.

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