GITNUX REPORT 2024

Employee Onboarding Statistics Reveal Impactful Success Strategies for Companies

Unlocking the Power of Onboarding: Increase Retention, Productivity, and Performance with Effective Programs.

Author: Jannik Lindner

First published: 7/17/2024

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22% of new employees leave within the first 45 days of employment.

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Effective onboarding programs can improve employee retention by 82%.

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Companies with an onboarding process experience 50% greater productivity from new hires.

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69% of employees are more likely to stay with a company for three years if they experienced great onboarding.

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Organizations with a standard onboarding process experience 50% greater new hire productivity.

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35% of companies spend $0 on onboarding, missing out on key benefits.

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69% of employees are more likely to stay for three years if they experience well-structured onboarding.

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Onboarding programs can increase employee performance by up to 11%.

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Companies that invest in onboarding have a 50% greater new hire retention rate.

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15% of employees said the lack of an effective onboarding program made them consider leaving a new job.

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Only 12% of employees feel their company did a great job onboarding them.

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Companies with a structured onboarding process experience 54% greater new hire productivity.

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40% of employees who received poor onboarding are likely to become disengaged within the first 12 months.

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New employees who go through a structured onboarding program are 58% more likely to be with the organization after 3 years.

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Companies with a standard onboarding process have a 50% greater new hire retention rate.

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Employees who had a negative onboarding experience are twice as likely to be looking for new opportunities in the near future.

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Only 32% of companies have a formal onboarding process in place.

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64% of organizations believe their onboarding process is not up to standard.

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Organizations with a standard onboarding process see 50% greater new hire productivity.

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56% of employers stated that employee onboarding programs helped improve employee retention.

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Nearly 40% of employees say that a confusing first day on the job diminishes their excitement about a new role.

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Companies that have a structured onboarding program in place have a 60% year-over-year improvement in revenue.

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Employees who go through a structured onboarding program are 58% more likely to remain with the organization after three years.

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87% of organizations engage new hires before their first day to help them stay in the long term.

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New hires who went through a structured onboarding program were 58% more likely to still be at the organization after three years.

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Enhanced onboarding can improve employee performance by 11%.

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Only 12% of employees think their organization does an excellent job onboarding new employees.

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Organizations with a standard onboarding program experience a 54% increase in employee productivity.

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Organizations with a standard onboarding process see a 50% improvement in new hire retention.

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New employees who go through a structured onboarding program are 58% more likely to be with the company after three years.

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76% of employees want on-the-job training in the first week.

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15% of employees said the poor onboarding experience made them consider leaving a new job.

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Organizations with a structured onboarding process experience a 50% decrease in employee turnover.

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New employees who go through a structured onboarding process are 58% more likely to remain with the company after three years.

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Companies with a successful onboarding process experience 50% greater productivity from new hires.

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Only 12% of employees think their organization does a great job of onboarding.

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The average cost to onboard an employee is $4000.

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Companies that excel at onboarding see a 60% year-over-year improvement in revenue.

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52% of companies believe that onboarding is critical to employee engagement.

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Newly hired employees who went through structured onboarding are 58% more likely to remain with the company after three years.

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73% of companies onboard employees with paper-based processes, even though it’s less effective.

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Employees who participated in a structured onboarding program are 69% more likely to stay with the company long-term.

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Over 40% of employees feel that poor onboarding has decreased their overall job satisfaction.

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Onboarding programs can boost employee performance by 11%.

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Only 52% of companies offer on-the-job training during the first week of employment.

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69% of employees are more likely to stay with a company for three years if they experience great onboarding.

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68% of employees believe their experience during the first few weeks at a company shows how much the company values them.

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Companies with a structured onboarding process enjoy a 60% year-over-year increase in revenue.

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Onboarding programs can improve employee performance by up to 25%.

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Companies with a successful onboarding process report 54% greater new hire productivity.

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Employees who had a negative onboarding experience are twice as likely to seek other opportunities.

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Organizations with a standard onboarding process see 50% greater new hire retention rates.

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Companies that adopt a standard onboarding process have 50% greater retention of new hires.

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46% of HR leaders believe that a lack of proper onboarding is the reason new employees leave.

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64% of companies believe their onboarding process isn't up to scratch.

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Companies with a structured onboarding program experience 50% greater productivity.

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72% of employees want the onboarding process to last one week or less.

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Organizations with a structured onboarding program see a 60% year-over-year improvement in revenue.

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61% of HR professionals believe onboarding is crucial to employee engagement.

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47% of HR leaders agree that employee turnover mainly results from poor onboarding experiences.

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New employees who went through a structured onboarding program were 58% more likely to be with the organization after three years.

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Companies with a successful onboarding process experience 50% greater new hire productivity.

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88% of organizations don't onboard well, resulting in higher new-hire failure rates.

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Organizations with an effective onboarding process increase new hire retention by 82%.

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58% of employees say that the onboarding process can influence their decision to stay with a company long-term.

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20% of employee turnover occurs in the first 45 days.

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1 in 4 employees leaves their jobs within the first year, primarily due to inadequate onboarding.

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Nearly 33% of new hires search for a new job within their first six months on the job.

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22% of new hires leave within the first 45 days of employment.

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33% of new employees start looking for a new job within their first six months at a company.

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46% of new employees fail within the first 18 months on the job.

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90% of employees decide whether to stay at a company long-term within the first six months.

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30% of new hires decide whether to stay with a company long-term within the first week.

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45% of new hires say they decide to stay or leave a job within the first week.

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90% of employees decide whether to stay with a company long-term within the first six months.

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68% of employees are more likely to stay with a company for three years if they experience great onboarding.

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45% of companies do not have a formal onboarding process.

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56% of employees say they would rather have a better onboarding experience than a better paycheck.

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Only 32% of companies have a formal onboarding process in place.

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55% of organizations lack a formal onboarding process.

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Summary

  • 20% of employee turnover occurs in the first 45 days.
  • Effective onboarding programs can improve employee retention by 82%.
  • Companies with an onboarding process experience 50% greater productivity from new hires.
  • 69% of employees are more likely to stay with a company for three years if they experienced great onboarding.
  • 1 in 4 employees leaves their jobs within the first year, primarily due to inadequate onboarding.
  • Organizations with a standard onboarding process experience 50% greater new hire productivity.
  • 35% of companies spend $0 on onboarding, missing out on key benefits.
  • 69% of employees are more likely to stay for three years if they experience well-structured onboarding.
  • Onboarding programs can increase employee performance by up to 11%.
  • Companies that invest in onboarding have a 50% greater new hire retention rate.
  • 15% of employees said the lack of an effective onboarding program made them consider leaving a new job.
  • 90% of employees decide whether to stay at a company long-term within the first six months.
  • Only 12% of employees feel their company did a great job onboarding them.
  • Companies with a structured onboarding process experience 54% greater new hire productivity.
  • 40% of employees who received poor onboarding are likely to become disengaged within the first 12 months.

Stepping into a new job is like entering a mysterious labyrinth – with potential pitfalls at every turn, statistics show that 20% of employees may not make it out within the first 45 days. But fear not, for within the maze lies the key to success: effective onboarding programs that can boost employee retention by a staggering 82%, increase productivity by 50%, and even lead to a 69% higher chance of employees sticking around for three years. So, are you ready to unlock the secrets of onboarding and navigate your way to a workforce that not only stays but thrives?

Employee Turnover Rate in the First 4 Months

  • 22% of new employees leave within the first 45 days of employment.

Interpretation

With 22% of new employees bidding adieu within the first 45 days of employment, it seems that the honeymoon phase might be as short-lived as a summer fling. This stat highlights the critical importance of effective onboarding processes in setting the stage for long-term employee retention. After all, in the fast-paced world of modern workplaces, a good first impression isn't just a nicety - it's a strategic imperative. So, let's ensure that the welcome mat is not just rolled out, but firmly anchored, to avoid losing talent faster than you can say "orientation."

Impact of Effective Onboarding Programs

  • Effective onboarding programs can improve employee retention by 82%.
  • Companies with an onboarding process experience 50% greater productivity from new hires.
  • 69% of employees are more likely to stay with a company for three years if they experienced great onboarding.
  • Organizations with a standard onboarding process experience 50% greater new hire productivity.
  • 35% of companies spend $0 on onboarding, missing out on key benefits.
  • 69% of employees are more likely to stay for three years if they experience well-structured onboarding.
  • Onboarding programs can increase employee performance by up to 11%.
  • Companies that invest in onboarding have a 50% greater new hire retention rate.
  • 15% of employees said the lack of an effective onboarding program made them consider leaving a new job.
  • Only 12% of employees feel their company did a great job onboarding them.
  • Companies with a structured onboarding process experience 54% greater new hire productivity.
  • 40% of employees who received poor onboarding are likely to become disengaged within the first 12 months.
  • New employees who go through a structured onboarding program are 58% more likely to be with the organization after 3 years.
  • Companies with a standard onboarding process have a 50% greater new hire retention rate.
  • Employees who had a negative onboarding experience are twice as likely to be looking for new opportunities in the near future.
  • Only 32% of companies have a formal onboarding process in place.
  • 64% of organizations believe their onboarding process is not up to standard.
  • Organizations with a standard onboarding process see 50% greater new hire productivity.
  • 56% of employers stated that employee onboarding programs helped improve employee retention.
  • Nearly 40% of employees say that a confusing first day on the job diminishes their excitement about a new role.
  • Companies that have a structured onboarding program in place have a 60% year-over-year improvement in revenue.
  • Employees who go through a structured onboarding program are 58% more likely to remain with the organization after three years.
  • 87% of organizations engage new hires before their first day to help them stay in the long term.
  • New hires who went through a structured onboarding program were 58% more likely to still be at the organization after three years.
  • Enhanced onboarding can improve employee performance by 11%.
  • Only 12% of employees think their organization does an excellent job onboarding new employees.
  • Organizations with a standard onboarding program experience a 54% increase in employee productivity.
  • Organizations with a standard onboarding process see a 50% improvement in new hire retention.
  • New employees who go through a structured onboarding program are 58% more likely to be with the company after three years.
  • 76% of employees want on-the-job training in the first week.
  • 15% of employees said the poor onboarding experience made them consider leaving a new job.
  • Organizations with a structured onboarding process experience a 50% decrease in employee turnover.
  • New employees who go through a structured onboarding process are 58% more likely to remain with the company after three years.
  • Companies with a successful onboarding process experience 50% greater productivity from new hires.
  • Only 12% of employees think their organization does a great job of onboarding.
  • The average cost to onboard an employee is $4000.
  • Companies that excel at onboarding see a 60% year-over-year improvement in revenue.
  • 52% of companies believe that onboarding is critical to employee engagement.
  • Newly hired employees who went through structured onboarding are 58% more likely to remain with the company after three years.
  • 73% of companies onboard employees with paper-based processes, even though it’s less effective.
  • Employees who participated in a structured onboarding program are 69% more likely to stay with the company long-term.
  • Over 40% of employees feel that poor onboarding has decreased their overall job satisfaction.
  • Onboarding programs can boost employee performance by 11%.
  • Only 52% of companies offer on-the-job training during the first week of employment.
  • 69% of employees are more likely to stay with a company for three years if they experience great onboarding.
  • 68% of employees believe their experience during the first few weeks at a company shows how much the company values them.
  • Companies with a structured onboarding process enjoy a 60% year-over-year increase in revenue.
  • Onboarding programs can improve employee performance by up to 25%.
  • Companies with a successful onboarding process report 54% greater new hire productivity.
  • Employees who had a negative onboarding experience are twice as likely to seek other opportunities.
  • Organizations with a standard onboarding process see 50% greater new hire retention rates.
  • Companies that adopt a standard onboarding process have 50% greater retention of new hires.
  • 46% of HR leaders believe that a lack of proper onboarding is the reason new employees leave.
  • 64% of companies believe their onboarding process isn't up to scratch.
  • Companies with a structured onboarding program experience 50% greater productivity.
  • 72% of employees want the onboarding process to last one week or less.
  • Organizations with a structured onboarding program see a 60% year-over-year improvement in revenue.
  • 61% of HR professionals believe onboarding is crucial to employee engagement.
  • 47% of HR leaders agree that employee turnover mainly results from poor onboarding experiences.
  • New employees who went through a structured onboarding program were 58% more likely to be with the organization after three years.
  • Companies with a successful onboarding process experience 50% greater new hire productivity.
  • 88% of organizations don't onboard well, resulting in higher new-hire failure rates.
  • Organizations with an effective onboarding process increase new hire retention by 82%.
  • 58% of employees say that the onboarding process can influence their decision to stay with a company long-term.

Interpretation

In a world where first impressions matter, employee onboarding emerges as the unsung hero of the corporate realm, wielding the power to shape the destiny of organizations and individuals alike. Statistics paint a compelling tale: those who embrace the art of onboarding witness a symphony of success – from increased retention rates to a euphoric surge in productivity. Yet, a shadow looms over the land of cubicles, where a significant number of companies choose to dance with mediocrity or worse, blindly ignore the transformative potential of a well-crafted onboarding experience. As employees pine for guidance in the first week and crave confirmation of their value in the early days, the question remains: will organizations seize the opportunity to weave a spell of engagement and longevity through the wizardry of onboarding, or risk being left in the dust by those who dare to craft a narrative of excellence from day one?

Percentage of Employees Leaving Jobs Within the First Year

  • 20% of employee turnover occurs in the first 45 days.
  • 1 in 4 employees leaves their jobs within the first year, primarily due to inadequate onboarding.
  • Nearly 33% of new hires search for a new job within their first six months on the job.
  • 22% of new hires leave within the first 45 days of employment.
  • 33% of new employees start looking for a new job within their first six months at a company.
  • 46% of new employees fail within the first 18 months on the job.

Interpretation

These staggering statistics paint a clear picture: the treacherous waters of employee onboarding can make or break a company's retention rates. It seems that a successful onboarding process is not just a warm welcome and a stack of paperwork—it's a crucial investment in ensuring employees feel valued, engaged, and equipped to thrive in their roles. In the high-stakes game of retention, organizations would be wise to recognize that the first impression truly does last, and that investing in a comprehensive onboarding experience could very well be the key to keeping their talent from jumping ship faster than you can say "Welcome aboard."

Retention Rate for Companies with Onboarding Process

  • 90% of employees decide whether to stay at a company long-term within the first six months.
  • 30% of new hires decide whether to stay with a company long-term within the first week.
  • 45% of new hires say they decide to stay or leave a job within the first week.
  • 90% of employees decide whether to stay with a company long-term within the first six months.
  • 68% of employees are more likely to stay with a company for three years if they experience great onboarding.

Interpretation

These statistics paint a clear picture: first impressions matter. Like a well-crafted novel, the opening chapter of an employee's journey sets the tone for the entire story. It's a high-stakes game, where the characters must quickly decide if they will stay for the full adventure or close the book early. With nearly half making up their minds within the first week, employers must provide a captivating prologue to keep their talent captivated for the long haul. A gripping onboarding experience is the author's pen, shaping the narrative towards a happily ever after of retention and success.

Significance of Structured Onboarding Process

  • 45% of companies do not have a formal onboarding process.
  • 56% of employees say they would rather have a better onboarding experience than a better paycheck.
  • Only 32% of companies have a formal onboarding process in place.
  • 55% of organizations lack a formal onboarding process.

Interpretation

In a world where job perks often sway the scales, it seems that a seamless onboarding process might just be the coveted diamond in the rough for both employers and employees. With nearly half of companies neglecting this crucial step, it's clear that the prime potential of a well-structured onboarding experience is sorely underestimated. Perhaps it's time for businesses to realize that a warm welcome and a solid foundation can be more appealing than a fatter paycheck - after all, you can't put a price on a smooth transition into a new workplace.

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