"One More Thing..."
Whenever these words came out of Steve Jobs' mouth, people cheered. But when a group of newly hired employees is eager to get started, the last thing you want is for them to think that part of the onboarding process is an afterthought or spontaneous idea on the part of the training manager.
Your new employees will then inevitably wonder what else has been forgotten. The irritation caused at this point then prevents the new employees from contributing to the success of your company. Despite this, 22% of all companies still have no formal onboarding process in place. [1]
Also keep in mind that more and more companiesare spread across many cities and even countries .Internally produced videos are a good solution to ensure that content can be distributed consistently, regardless of language and time zone.
If these weren't enough reasons to use video in your onboarding process, consider the cost savings. Using onboarding videos reduces the need for training centers, staff and materials, freeing up valuable capacity and employees.
There's a reason why Hollywood is a multi-billion dollar industry. Moving images generate attention, encourage learning and create an emotional connection. A video does "that" that written words can't - and if that "that" is particularly important to your company culture, then you're not doing yourself any favors by reducing your onboarding training to slides.
Also, many people learn visually and well-produced videos can help communicate your company's mission, values and culture. [3]
Many different trainers and facilitators always mean many different points of view and opinions on what is really important and what is only somewhat important.
Furthermore, at the end of the day, we are all human. Even your best trainers have good and bad days. Forgetting things, getting distracted, being nervous or reacting impatiently and frustrated - it's all human and it happens.
A video recording, on the other hand, is always "awake" and always produces the best possible performance. A video recording doesn't forget to mention 100 times how important email security is. It doesn't rush into anything and isn't delayed by traffic jams on the highway. The script has been carefully checked and every employee receives the same information at all times. This helps to minimize confusion. So you never have to hear again: "But my trainer didn't express himself correctly in this regard".
Another advantage is that a training video can be viewed at any time and from any computer - whether at home or on the move. Employees can therefore at least internalize the basics before starting work and thus speed up the familiarization process.
And it gets even better. You can also cover topics that are relevant to everyone in the company (such as IT security or HR guidelines) in great depth without having to schedule several sessions for capacity reasons. If technology, laws or processes change, you can simply create a new video and share it with the entire organization. This way, every employee is always up to date.
You don't have to spend a huge amount of money to create onboarding videos. The solution that SlidePresenter offers is cost-effective and can be used for both effective internal and external communication in your organization. The incredible versatility and ease of use make SlidePresenter a valuable addition to your knowledge communication arsenal.
When using video for onboarding purposes, keep in mind that you don't need to create a single and complete presentation right away. Start with an overview of the company history, the current leadership team and basic information such as vacation time, vacations and benefits. Once you get used to the process, you can add more videos for personal training. Once you see the benefits of video onboarding, you can start to increase the budget.
Expert tip: Keep the sequences short and snappy, as attention spans have not necessarily become longer in the information age. Basically, you can say that 5 to 10 minutes per section is more than enough.
Whether you work in a hip and trendy start-up or a traditional company, onboarding videos can be used to reflect your corporate culture.
1. welcome on board
Employees can talk about what their first days were like, why they enjoy working at your company and what newcomers can expect. You can also record a welcome video from the CEO or management. This makes management more approachable and can help new employees feel welcome.
2. inside information
New employees often don't get the opportunity to get to know their predecessors. However, this means that new employees need significantly more time to acquire all the necessary skills and gain the relevant insights needed to excel in their new job. Studies show that it takes almost 8 months for newly hired employees to reach full productivity. [4] Onboarding handovers can significantly reduce stress and delays during the transition period.
3. company policies
Many companies have a whole host of policies for good reason. From intellectual property to paid parental leave, it's all there. Such rather dry topics particularly benefit from a successful presentation with easy-to-understand language and can be revisited later if necessary.
4. customized training
Onboarding videos can make a huge contribution to specific training for individual employees. Onboarding videos allow you to address very specific employees without hiring a specialized trainer. This allows new employees to absorb the information at their own pace.
5 FAQs and the "little things"
Where are the fire extinguishers? How do I apply for leave? How do I invoice business trips correctly? Where can I order business cards? None of these are questions that are crucial to the company - but HR and colleagues can no longer hear such questions because they are constantly being asked. So it's helpful to make this information accessible through videos right from the start - especially because everyone involved can benefit from it.
Studies repeatedly show that companies with effective onboarding have a 30% lower turnover rate than those that do not have such established processes. It has also been shown that a good onboarding process increases job satisfaction, job performance and employee retention.
When you consider all of these benefits, it just makes sense to incorporate video into your onboarding processes. SlidePresenter can help you do just that. Take a moment today to discover the SlidePresenter features that enable you to communicate effectively with your new employees and much more.