Creating a positive onboarding experience for new employees is crucial for any company. For the QI Group, this has been a particularly challenging aspect of the employee experience since we are a multinational with diverse employees in terms of geographical presence, expatriate movement, cultural backgrounds, professional experience, and age.
Our Human Resources team tackled these challenges head-on to develop a structured onboarding plan that has helped improve employee understanding about the company and its culture, created a cohesive learning environment, and fostered a supportive work place for new joiners.
For these efforts, we were recently awarded Bronze for Best Onboarding Experience at the Employee Experience Awards 2024.
For companies in Asia, overcoming cultural and logistical hurdles to create an engaging onboarding program is key to success. Judges in the Best Onboarding Experience category reward organisations that excel at welcoming new hires from day one and equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to become valuable team members.
The Fun Stuff at QI
Beyond the core onboarding program, we foster a welcoming and engaging work environment through various initiatives, including:
Employee Well-being: Programs focused on exercise, mental health, team-building activities, and workouts.
Training and Development: Opportunities for both soft skills and technical skill development, including in-house offerings, managerial programs, and specialised training programs by external experts.
Social Activities: Regular events like workshops, monthly hi-teas, localised group sporting activities, and an annual dinner to promote interaction and team spirit.
Our comprehensive onboarding program demonstrates a commitment to creating a positive and productive experience for new employees. This multi-faceted approach not only equips new hires with the tools they need to succeed but also fosters a sense of belonging and community within the QI Family.
The Employee Experience Awards 2024 is organised by Human Resources Online, serving the HR community since 2004
