HR Glossary

What is Onboarding?

Onboarding is the structured process of integrating new hires into an organization, covering everything from paperwork to culture, typically over the first 90 days.

Why it matters in hiring

Onboarding comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with O

• Offboarding
• Offer Letter
• OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
• Omanization (Oman)
• Onboarding Automation
• One-on-One Meeting
• Orientation
• Overtime Pay

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