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 This problem is compounded by the fact that, for a variety of reasons, onboarding is often viewed short-sightedly as a loss leader. Rachel Lyubovitzky, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 To address this, many firms turn to external expertise and use no-code tools for specific applications like onboarding and claims processing. Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Companies like Omaha Steaks, which create appealing employment opportunities with high rates of team success, will have a leg up over those who don’t invest in onboarding and training. Matthew Mottola, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 These changes have also helped speed up onboarding. John Kell, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for onboarding 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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