In this episode, Amir sits down with Meg Henry, Head of People & Talent at Companyon Ventures, to explore why onboarding deserves just as much attention as hiring. Meg shares practical insights on structuring an effective onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires, and increasing business efficiency through thoughtful onboarding. If you’re in a people or talent leadership role, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways to refine your onboarding strategy.
✅ Onboarding is often neglected – Companies spend months hiring but little time ensuring new hires succeed.
✅ Accessibility is key – Provide clear, organized resources to reduce new hire anxiety and unnecessary questions.
✅ Hybrid work adds complexity – Without casual office interactions, structured onboarding is more critical than ever.
✅ Onboarding should be role-specific – While company orientation is helpful, tailored onboarding plans drive success.
✅ A small time investment pays off – 2.5 hours spread over 90 days can significantly improve onboarding effectiveness.
🔹 [00:01:00] – Meg explains what Companyon Ventures does and her role in supporting portfolio companies.
🔹 [00:02:30] – The imbalance between hiring and onboarding: why onboarding often gets overlooked.
🔹 [00:04:00] – New hire awkwardness: how to make the first days less overwhelming.
🔹 [00:06:00] – Hybrid onboarding challenges and solutions.
🔹 [00:08:00] – Key elements of successful onboarding: company orientation vs. role-specific onboarding.
🔹 [00:11:00] – Helping leaders understand onboarding’s ROI and why it accelerates productivity.
🔹 [00:14:00] – Can AI improve onboarding? Meg shares her thoughts on automation and AI-driven solutions.
🔹 [00:16:00] – Signs of weak onboarding and how to identify gaps in the process.
🔹 [00:20:00] – How much time should a startup invest in onboarding? The answer may surprise you.
🗣️ “You wouldn't invite someone to your house and expect them to find their own way without directions—so why would you do that with a new hire?” – Meg Henry
📌 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megjwhenry/
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