What happens in the first few days of a new job can set the tone for an employee’s entire journey with the company. In this presentation, you’ll discover how a newly rolled-out onboarding strategy transformed the early experience of new hires—moving from a primarily administrative process to a purpose-driven, value-based introduction to the organization. The three-day onboarding program, launched as a pilot, was developed to communicate the company’s spark—its values, mission, and culture—while also helping new employees navigate the basics and build early connections with colleagues. Designed to reduce the flood of organizational and admin-related questions in the first weeks, the strategy emphasizes storytelling, teamwork, and the employee value proposition. It’s an investment of time that yields higher engagement, a clearer understanding of the company’s identity, and stronger employee loyalty. Six months after implementation, key learnings, challenges, and results are shared—offering actionable insights for anyone looking to elevate their onboarding process in a way that enhances employee experience from the very start. In this session you will learn

• How to design an onboarding journey that communicates company values and strengthens culture from day one.
• How to reduce administrative friction by addressing common new-hire concerns early and effectively.
• How to connect onboarding to employee engagement and retention through purpose-driven content and activities.