Transitioning to a new workplace could be indeed exciting but concurrently overwhelming and apprehensive. And, to sort this out HR managers take necessary actions to make the new joinee comfortable with the organization, designated teams, and new co-workers. This entire task is not as easy as it sounds and therefore, the HR team has a totally independent sub-team or members to carry the onboarding process.

However, due to the catastrophic COVID-19 pandemic, the entire process from head to toe has been metamorphosed. Remote workplaces have become the new normal around the world. In fact, according to PwC research that included 669 CEOs, a whopping 78% agree that remote work is here for the long-term. That being the case, remote onboarding has become a daily HR operation in organizations.

Let’s dive into the major benefits of remote onboarding and how it is helping companies to welcome new employees to the teams, virtually.

1. No Geographical Restrictions 

The on-site recruitment and onboarding processes often came with certain geographical limitations but that was troubleshot with the virtual onboarding. The turned disaster into opportunity, remote onboarding and hiring has given companies to deploy the talent of their choice from anywhere, without being concerned about location.

Remote onboarding has allowed organizations to develop a truly global team and deploy dedicated talent from across the world onboard effectively.

2.Saves money 

Do not confuse onboarding with training as training specifies job policies and procedures while onboarding focuses on integrating new joiners into the teams. Onboarding is not a one-time event and demands multiple days and constant commitment. As a result, organizations were obliged to spend a fortune on onboarding. But, with work from home, companies don’t have to invest their hard-earned money in organizing on-premises orientation programs, providing dedicated devices, setting up new desks, and various other office expenses. Remote onboarding only demands a steady internet connection and necessary resources for new recruits.

Furthermore, it ensures companies eliminate training expenses sustained in hiring full-time trainers every time someone joins the company. With the help of powerful digital systems like HRMS by SHRMpro, HR reps can provide rationalized and automated virtual training sessions and resources.

3. Enhanced Collaboration 

Collaboration is the backbone of companies that are inclined to manage various business operations within a roof. It is important and smart to leverage the lucrative benefits of HRMS to ensure every member of the company is on the same page.

Online collaborative platforms give streamlined access to employees view the same dashboards, communicate on the same platform, and access the same database which enhances the cooperation between new hires within and across different divisions.

The new way of onboarding has offered HR managers flexibility and ease to truly acclimate the new employee to the department and help him get comfortable with the organizational culture and working methods. Also, remote onboarding helps new joiners to enjoy their first day in the company by sitting at home in their comfy pajamas, sipping freshly brewed coffee.