How to Boost Employee Retention with Strategic Onboarding

A lack of onboarding doesn’t just affect the new hire. It slows down our colleagues who rely on new teammates, and it has an impact on the people we serve, too. It sets a sink-or-swim tone that leads to high turnover and burnout that we all want to avoid.

The data tells us all that we need to know about why onboarding matters so much. Here, we’re sharing the data and tips you can use to create a smart onboarding plan.

Hiring and PeopleZoe Alexis WhitehornApril 22, 2026Remote work productivity tips, Deep work for nonprofit leaders, Managing mental energy at work, Nonprofit Onboarding, Employee Retention, Philanthropy Leadership, 30/60/90 Day Plan, Mission-Aligned Hiring, Communications Team Management, New Hire Experience, Workplace Culture, Onboarding Best Practices, Staff Integration, Burnout Prevention, Talent Management

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