Onboarding journeys

Onboarding is a journey, not a checklist

Guide each new starter from pre-start to 3 months and beyond, with milestones and timing shaped around your organisation. Bring agreements, forms, learning and follow-up into one guided experience that keeps new starters moving and managers informed.

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A strong start needs follow-through

Forms and introductions are only the beginning. Keep each step connected as new starters settle in, build confidence and become part of the team.

Fragmented tools create friction

Paper or PDF forms, scattered documents, checklists or spreadsheet trackers, and verbal show-and-tells by already busy people can work for small teams.

Growth needs one structured journey

As the organisation grows or wants to be more professional, The Induction App brings everything into one guided journey.

Consistency with visibility

New starters get a consistent experience while HR teams, managers and business owners gain visibility over it all.

Build the journey around the moments that matter

Start before First Day and deliver each step when it is most useful, with timing that fits your organisation.

Agreement
Prepare the employment agreement and collect the required signatures.
Pre-start
Introduce the organisation, collect HR information and help people prepare.
First day
Focus on the workplace, team, role and immediate responsibilities.
First week
Build practical knowledge as the new starter settles into their work.
First month
Reinforce key processes, gather feedback and check progress.
Month 3
Confirm completion, revisit important material and plan what comes next.

Get the paperwork done before First Day

Bring agreements, HR forms, document collection and company learning into the pre-start stage. Begin the onboarding journey once the agreement is signed, rather than waiting for the first day. New starters can complete forms, provide documents and learn about the organisation before they arrive.

  1. Prepare agreements and collect signatures

    Prepare the employment agreement and collect the required signatures.

  2. Collect employee information and documents

    Collect employee information and documents through digital HR forms.

  3. Introduce the organisation before arrival

    Introduce the organisation, its culture and practical first-day details.

  4. Capture policy acknowledgements

    Ask them to read and acknowledge key policies (eg. H&S) before starting.

See what better onboarding looks like in practice

Build a world-class onboarding journey

World-class onboarding means intentionally developing engagement, commitment and alignment; building social connection and belonging; reducing time to productivity; and ensuring organisational compliance. The Induction App makes it easy to do this by:

Staging and sequencing the journey

Self-tracking and notifications keep people moving at the right pace.

Making it engaging and interactive

Interactive content and on-the-job activities maintain momentum.

Giving people what they need when they need it

Searchable content helps new starters find answers quickly.

Showing only relevant content

Targeting keeps each person focused on what matters to their role.

Tracking engagement and responding

Live progress signals when follow-up is needed.

Monitoring progress and providing support

Managers can step in with support before people fall behind.

Give everyone a clear part to play

Help HR teams, managers, operational leaders and business owners manage their onboarding responsibilities.

New starters

A calm and orderly start - Get what they need when they need it, in a calm and orderly manner.

HR teams

Less manual follow-up - Spend less time distributing forms, checking progress and following up manually.

Managers

Progress visibility - See how each new starter is progressing and where a conversation could help.

Operational leaders

Consistency across locations - Deliver consistent process and content, across locations and teams.

Business owners

A stronger employer brand - Strengthen the employer brand with professional onboarding, and attract better talent.

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See how Rembrandt replaced paper-based induction with digital agreements, forms and store-specific training, helping managers better support new starters.

“Managers are more engaged now. They know what's required of them and feel part of the process. Not only is it being done better, it's actually being done.” —National Retail Manager

Build the case for better onboarding

Estimate what better onboarding could save your organisation through reduced staff turnover, improved new-starter productivity and less time spent by HR and managers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an onboarding journey last?
The default journey runs from pre-start to third month. You can shorten, extend or restructure it to what works for your organisation.
Can different roles follow different journeys?
Yes. You can customise the journey, and target relevant content to different teams, locations or other groups.
Can people return to content after completing it?
Yes. Content remains available as a searchable reference throughout the journey and beyond.
Can we collect HR forms and signatures?
Yes. The platform can collect all types of HR information, documents and signatures digitally, depending on your plan.
Can managers monitor progress?
Yes. Managers can monitor progress and engagement of the people they oversee, and they will get notifications if an inductee becomes overdue.
Do we need a developer to maintain the journey?
No. Authorised team members can update the content, preview changes and publish it using the visual editor.

Ready to build a better onboarding journey?

Talk through your current process and see how The Induction App could fit your organisation.