CHAPTER 7

Shift 2: Induction to Integration

At many organizations, onboarding processes have a common theme: indoctrinating new employees into the organizational culture.

The first day of a new employee is commonly structured around introducing them to the work environment and company culture. In addition to the plethora of forms new employees are asked to fill out, they hear about why the organization they have joined is so special. They learn about the company’s founders, its values and why they should be proud to be a part of the organization. The overriding goal is to show new employees “how things are done around here” and to instill in them a sense of pride in their new affiliation. At many organizations, onboarding processes have a common ...

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