{"id":11130,"date":"2024-09-24T18:46:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T18:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/"},"modified":"2024-09-24T18:46:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T18:46:31","slug":"12-employee-onboarding-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Employee Onboarding Statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The importance of comprehensive onboarding cannot be overstated, as it plays a crucial role in the long-term success of new employees and organizations\u2019 productivity.<\/p>\n<p>Ineffective onboarding experience may lead to increased turnover rates and damage the employer brand and its business bottom line.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the state of employee onboarding in 2024? In this blog post, you\u2019ll find recent statistics, where we\u2019ll uncover the importance of employee onboarding, how employees feel about their onboarding experience, and cover some insights about the use of AI in onboarding processes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/#70_of_employees_think_that_the_onboarding_process_can_significantly_impact_a_new_hires_experience_Paychex\" >70% of employees think that the onboarding process can significantly impact a new hire\u2019s experience (Paychex)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/#66_of_employees_say_they_had_an_official_onboarding_program_at_their_organization_Talmundo\" >66% of employees say they had an official onboarding program at their organization (Talmundo)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/#Only_12_of_employees_firmly_believe_that_their_organization_excels_in_the_onboarding_process_for_new_hires_Gallup\" >Only 12% of employees firmly believe that their organization excels in the onboarding process for new hires (Gallup)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/#79_of_organizations_indicate_that_the_onboarding_program_facilitates_quick_integration_into_the_company_culture_Talmundo\" >79% of organizations indicate that the onboarding program facilitates quick integration into the company culture (Talmundo)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/#In_52_of_organizations_the_typical_onboarding_program_takes_up_to_1_month_Talmundo\" >In 52% of organizations, the typical onboarding program takes up to 1 month (Talmundo)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/#Only_31_of_employees_say_theyd_describe_their_latest_onboarding_experience_as_%E2%80%9Cengaging%E2%80%9D_Paychex\" >Only 31% of employees say they\u2019d describe their latest onboarding experience as \u201cengaging\u201d (Paychex)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/#On_average_the_onboarding_process_costs_a_business_1830_Leena_AI\" >On average, the onboarding process costs a business $1,830 (Leena AI)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/#62_of_organizations_say_theyll_heavily_invest_in_employee_onboarding_in_2024_Brandon_Hall_Group\" >62% of organizations say they\u2019ll heavily invest in employee onboarding in 2024 (Brandon Hall Group)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/#45_of_HR_professionals_already_use_AI_for_onboarding_new_employees_Paychex\" >45% of HR professionals already use AI for onboarding new employees (Paychex)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/#65_of_HR_professionals_think_that_use_of_AI_in_onboarding_will_positively_impact_employee_retention_Paychex\" >65% of HR professionals think that use of AI in onboarding will positively impact employee retention (Paychex)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/#40_of_employees_report_not_getting_the_absolute_minimum_to_start_a_new_role_Talmundo\" >40% of employees report not getting the absolute minimum to start a new role (Talmundo)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/12-employee-onboarding-statistics\/#47_of_HR_professionals_claim_they_do_not_evaluate_onboarding_processes_at_their_organization_Talmundo\" >47% of HR professionals claim they do not evaluate onboarding processes at their organization (Talmundo)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employee_Onboarding_Statistics\"><\/span>Employee Onboarding Statistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"70_of_employees_think_that_the_onboarding_process_can_significantly_impact_a_new_hires_experience_Paychex\"><\/span>70% of employees think that the onboarding process can significantly impact a new hire\u2019s experience (<a title=\"Paychex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paychex.com\/articles\/human-resources\/the-onboarding-crisis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paychex<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A significant 70% of employees hold the view that the onboarding process is crucial in impacting a new hire\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"66_of_employees_say_they_had_an_official_onboarding_program_at_their_organization_Talmundo\"><\/span>66% of employees say they had an official onboarding program at their organization (<a title=\"Talmundo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.talmundo.com\/vlerick-onboarding-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talmundo<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>One study found that 66% of employees had an onboarding program when they started a new role at their organization, while 34% reported there was no onboarding program in place.<\/p>\n<p>Among those employees who didn\u2019t have onboarding, 83% stated that onboarding would have been useful.<\/p>\n<p>These responses indicate that the vast majority of employees expect some kind of onboarding program but in some cases, these expectations aren\u2019t met by HR professionals at their organization.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Only_12_of_employees_firmly_believe_that_their_organization_excels_in_the_onboarding_process_for_new_hires_Gallup\"><\/span>Only 12% of employees firmly believe that their organization excels in the onboarding process for new hires (<a title=\"Gallup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/247076\/onboarding-new-employees-perspective-paper.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallup<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Gallup study found that the vast majority of employees believe their organization didn\u2019t provide exceptional onboarding for them to be fully prepared for a new role. In fact, only 12% of employees strongly agree that their employer does a fantastic job of onboarding new hires.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"79_of_organizations_indicate_that_the_onboarding_program_facilitates_quick_integration_into_the_company_culture_Talmundo\"><\/span>79% of organizations indicate that the onboarding program facilitates quick integration into the company culture (<a title=\"Talmundo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.talmundo.com\/vlerick-onboarding-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talmundo<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Around 8 in 10 businesses agree that a positive onboarding process enables fast integration of new employees into the company culture.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_52_of_organizations_the_typical_onboarding_program_takes_up_to_1_month_Talmundo\"><\/span>In 52% of organizations, the typical onboarding program takes up to 1 month (<a title=\"Talmundo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.talmundo.com\/vlerick-onboarding-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talmundo<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>38% of organizations indicate that their onboarding period usually lasts for 1 month. At 14% of companies that\u2019s as short as 1 week.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a complete breakdown of typical onboarding time:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>Onboarding Period<br \/>\nShare of Organizations<\/p>\n<p>1 week<br \/>\n14%<\/p>\n<p>1 month<br \/>\n38%<\/p>\n<p>3-6 months<br \/>\n29%<\/p>\n<p>More than 6 months<br \/>\n19%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Only_31_of_employees_say_theyd_describe_their_latest_onboarding_experience_as_%E2%80%9Cengaging%E2%80%9D_Paychex\"><\/span>Only 31% of employees say they\u2019d describe their latest onboarding experience as \u201cengaging\u201d (<a title=\"Paychex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paychex.com\/articles\/human-resources\/the-onboarding-crisis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paychex<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Despite the importance of employee onboarding, only around one-third of employees indicate that their onboarding experience was \u201cengaging\u201d. Moreover, only 32% of employees claim that their onboarding process was \u201cexciting\u201d.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_average_the_onboarding_process_costs_a_business_1830_Leena_AI\"><\/span>On average, the onboarding process costs a business $1,830 (<a title=\"Leena AI\" href=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent40.net\/hubfs\/2969040\/2022%20-%20State%20of%20employee%20onboarding%20in%20the%20US.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leena AI<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>The cost of an onboarding program varies depending on company size. HR professionals at small and medium-sized businesses report spending $600-$1,800 per new hire, whereas a typical onboarding budget at a large-size organization starts from $3,000 per new employee.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"62_of_organizations_say_theyll_heavily_invest_in_employee_onboarding_in_2024_Brandon_Hall_Group\"><\/span>62% of organizations say they\u2019ll heavily invest in employee onboarding in 2024 (<a title=\"Brandon Hall Group\" href=\"https:\/\/web.brandonhall.com\/hcm_outlook_2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Hall Group<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Onboarding ranks as one of the top investment priorities (in time and money) in talent acquisition in 2024, with 62% of organizations planning moderate or heavy investment in that area.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"45_of_HR_professionals_already_use_AI_for_onboarding_new_employees_Paychex\"><\/span>45% of HR professionals already use AI for onboarding new employees (<a title=\"Paychex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paychex.com\/articles\/human-resources\/embracing-ai-in-hr-for-better-onboarding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paychex<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>According to a recent survey, nearly half of HR professionals report using AI in their onboarding processes. Another 25% plan to add AI-driven onboarding in 2024.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"65_of_HR_professionals_think_that_use_of_AI_in_onboarding_will_positively_impact_employee_retention_Paychex\"><\/span>65% of HR professionals think that use of AI in onboarding will positively impact employee retention (<a title=\"Paychex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paychex.com\/articles\/human-resources\/embracing-ai-in-hr-for-better-onboarding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paychex<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Nearly 7 in 10 HR leaders believe that AI use in onboarding will boost employee retention rates.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"40_of_employees_report_not_getting_the_absolute_minimum_to_start_a_new_role_Talmundo\"><\/span>40% of employees report not getting the absolute minimum to start a new role (<a title=\"Talmundo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.talmundo.com\/vlerick-onboarding-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talmundo<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>An alarming 40% of employees claim they didn\u2019t get the absolute minimum support required for the new job. Moreover, 43% of employees say it took over 1 week to get \u201cbasic workstation logistics and tools in place\u201d.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"47_of_HR_professionals_claim_they_do_not_evaluate_onboarding_processes_at_their_organization_Talmundo\"><\/span>47% of HR professionals claim they do not evaluate onboarding processes at their organization (<a title=\"Talmundo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.talmundo.com\/vlerick-onboarding-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talmundo<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Nearly half of organizations state that they do not assess the effectiveness of onboarding programs.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/employee-onboarding-stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Employee Onboarding Statistics<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backlinko<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The importance of comprehensive onboarding cannot be overstated, as it plays a crucial role in the long-term success of new employees and organizations\u2019 productivity. Ineffective onboarding experience may lead to increased turnover rates and damage the employer brand and its business bottom line. What\u2019s the state of employee onboarding in 2024? In this blog post, you\u2019ll find recent statistics, where we\u2019ll uncover the importance of employee onboarding, how employees feel about their onboarding experience, and cover some insights about the use of AI in onboarding processes. 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