onboarding

noun

on·​board·​ing ˈȯn-ˌbȯr-diŋ How to pronounce onboarding (audio)
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1
: the act or process of orienting and training a new employee
… good onboarding leads to higher employee engagement and greater retention rates.Joyce E. A. Russell
2
: the act or process of familiarizing a new customer with one's products or services
Customer onboarding primarily involves answering customers' questions and addressing their concerns so they have a smooth, positive experience with your product or service.Aaron Agius
3
: the act or process of converting data to digital form
While many retailers are coming to terms with the need for data onboarding and management, there is still a massive chasm between collecting data and using it to the fullest advantage.Larisa Bedgood
onboard transitive verb
onboarded; onboarding
The workflow chart that was pinned to the wall was an excellent orientation for me, as a new employee, and anyone else being onboarded. Jill Duffy
It's easy to forget how difficult hiring people is and getting them onboarded and effective in their job. Sue Gilbert
Once a customer is onboarded, they can immediately start using the account for remittance payments … Richard Gluyas

Examples of onboarding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Top applications of the technology in hiring include screening candidates, scheduling interviews, analyzing applications, employee onboarding, and sourcing. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2024 As new procedures were implemented, additional issues arose regarding HR, separation pay, onboarding, and medical insurance. Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024 Then the recruiting team also would have avoided wasting thousands of dollars on hiring, onboarding and training only to incur the same hiring expenses three months later. Eric Friedman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Sahin says a key to success and culture fit for independent, international workers is purposeful onboarding. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2024 Even if employees change departments or teams, that institutional knowledge is retained and onboarding can be expedited. Laura Coccaro, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 But Pietsch quickly stops him to explain her short onboarding with the company. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2024 Alloy Connects banks and fintechs to fraud prevention tools from 200 data sources that verify customers’ identities during onboarding, monitor transactions to flag suspicious activity and make credit and compliance decisions. Hank Tucker, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 The onboarding includes the creation of a quick guide, completed by the new hire, that speaks to their communication and feedback preferences. Anna Oakes, Quartz, 16 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of onboarding was in 1988

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“Onboarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onboarding. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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