onboarding

noun

on·board·ing ˈȯn-ˌbȯr-diŋ

ˈän-

: the act or process of orienting and training a new employee

… good onboarding leads to higher employee engagement and greater retention rates.—

Joyce E. A. Russell

: the act or process of familiarizing a new customer with one's products or services

Customer onboarding primarily involves answering customers' questions and addressing their concerns so they have a smooth, positive experience with your product or service.—

Aaron Agius

: the act or process of converting data to digital form

While many retailers are coming to terms with the need for data onboarding and management, there is still a massive chasm between collecting data and using it to the fullest advantage.—

Larisa Bedgood

onboard

ˈȯn-ˌbȯrd

ˈän-

transitive verb

onboarded; onboarding

The workflow chart that was pinned to the wall was an excellent orientation for me, as a new employee, and anyone else being onboarded. —

Jill Duffy

It's easy to forget how difficult hiring people is and getting them onboarded and effective in their job. —

Sue Gilbert

Once a customer is onboarded, they can immediately start using the account for remittance payments … —

Richard Gluyas

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There will be no extra onboarding or cleaning fees. —

Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025 Founded in 2019, Deel is a platform that helps businesses with HR services such as onboarding, compliance, performance management, payroll and immigration support. —

Ryan Browne, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025 Some examples of using gamification include: • Challenges in employee onboarding or training programs to reinforce company policies and values. —

Andreas Bubenzer-Paim, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 Financial institutions can set themselves apart from the competition by delivering a consumer-like experience, leveraging AI, creating tailored onboarding, utilizing rich data and fostering transparency. —

Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for onboarding