Onboarding new employees isn’t just about teaching them tasks; it’s about building a sense of connection. Feeling part of a team is crucial for a successful start and long-term engagement. Yet, many organizations stumble when trying to foster this connection during the onboarding process.

In this episode of People Power, we explore how to make onboarding truly effective by focusing on connection. What common pitfalls should you avoid? And what best practices help employees build strong relationships with their colleagues?

Our guests are Dr. Talya Bauer, Marilyn & Gerry Cameron Endowed Chair Professor of Management at Portland State University, and Wietske van Hees, Managing Director at Appical.

We recorded this episode at Onboard Amsterdam, the largest onboarding event in Europe!