The challenges of the past few years have seen us changing the way we handle just about every crucial business process, predominantly when it comes to the tech we’re using. From an unprecedented rise in eCommerce to virtual conferencing platforms and beyond, we’ve certainly invested a lot in making tech work when in-person trading couldn’t, and many companies intend to continue benefiting from those investments.
The remote onboarding that became the only employment tool during lockdowns is no exception, with around 64% of HR professionals intending to continue with processes like virtual interviews post-pandemic. Unfortunately, while teething issues and software setbacks were only to be expected when these processes were quickly put in place, continuing to attract top talent means getting a handle on remote onboarding that works as well as in-person processes.
For companies stuck in the remote onboarding rut, this especially means perfecting crucial tech focuses in light of this change, the most pressing of which we’re going to consider here.
Collaboration tools
While remote onboarding might save everyone from having to turn up in the office, new onboards still require some sense of morale from even the earliest interview stages. Hence, any company choosing to extend these operations must take the time to ensure smooth video calls/interviews, and ongoing employment support via the best collaboration tools. Luckily, this is a goal that can largely be achieved using collaboration tools like Zoom and Slack which are already staples of many company operations. However, it’s crucial to consider how these same tools can be used to perfect effective remote onboarding processes, including virtual interviews, training sessions, and beyond.
Easily accessible software
Remote employees will likely have questions about things like your software solutions and integrations. After all, if a company has failed to consider remote collaborations in their software setups, the roles of remote employees will be far harder to maintain, meaning top talent may not even consider you. By comparison, a company that’s taken steps to implement cloud-based business IT services with remote onboarding in mind is far more likely to come out as a top employer. As such, it’s always crucial to consider how remote employees will access your software infrastructure once they’re on board, be that through cloud-based operations, platforms like Google Drive, or others.
Let’s talk about training
Training continues to be a priority for as many as 87% of the millennials who are most likely to accept remote roles. Unfortunately, with in-house training no longer an option, this is perhaps the most neglected element of employment right now and is something that employers must overcome with the implementation of things like eLearning platforms in advance of employment drives. That way, it’s possible to cite this as a tempting job-based benefit and to ensure that ample training can be provided to help remote employees feel like part of the family as soon as they fill those roles.
Remote onboarding might be the future of employment, but have you thought about whether your tech is up for the task?
