Onboarding software coordinates the onboarding process of new employees while simplifying the administrative work necessary for the hiring manager. The best onboarding software eases the transition of new hires into their roles, streamlining the process by eliminating paperwork and consolidating it into one unified system. Onboarding software supports the initiation of communication between the new hire and the employer before the start date. This enables the employee to be more productive sooner and integrate into their team quicker. It also allows both the employee and hiring manager to track paperwork and training progress.
HR organizations that leverage onboarding software can help decrease the instances of turnover within an employee’s first year. Some onboarding software providers offer features beyond onboarding forms management and templates. They might help users create personalized workflows, provide new hire welcome portals, or connect new hires to employees across the company to initiate engagement.
Onboarding software is often one part of a larger HR management system. Some HR management suites offer features often included in onboarding software, and most onboarding software will integrate with an HR management system or recruiting software.
To qualify for inclusion in the Onboarding category, a product must:
Facilitate communication between employer and employee before the first day of work
Track all forms and paperwork needed for the onboarding process
Offer task tracking for new-hire activities such as trainings or new hire events
