In this inaugural episode of The Vita Talks Podcast, host Gianna Ricciardi welcomes Mandy Di Lazzaro, managing partner at Axxel HR, to discuss the often overlooked yet crucial process of employee onboarding. Mandy highlights the critical role of structured and consistent onboarding in employee retention and engagement, sharing a case study about a retail company that significantly improved its retention rates and employee satisfaction by revamping its onboarding process.
Mandy explains the practical steps involved in effective onboarding from pre-boarding activities to the critical first 90 days including the implementation of a buddy system and regular check-ins. She emphasizes that onboarding should be seen as a comprehensive process that extends beyond orientation, and discusses how the new onboarding strategy led to a 30% increase in new hire engagement and reduced turnover.
Mandy’s insights provide valuable guidance for anyone looking to enhance their onboarding processes and improve overall employee retention.
More About Our Guest
Mandy Di Lazzaro
Managing Partner at Axxel HR
Mandy is a dynamic and multilingual HR professional with a proven track record of over 20 years in senior management roles. She leverages her innovative thinking and extensive expertise to empower clients in realizing their objectives, championing trust, team cohesion, and employee engagement.
With a comprehensive understanding of diverse industries, Mandy excels in all facets of HR, fueled by her fervor for aligning talent with organizational needs and cultivating a culture of excellence. Renowned for her direct yet empathetic leadership style, she excels in driving operational excellence and assembling high-performing teams poised for success.
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