Start Strong: How Smart Pre-boarding and Onboarding Win Talent

Onboarding isn’t an HR formality. It’s one of the strongest predictors of retention, engagement and time-to-performance. This article breaks down why onboarding matters, why it should start before day one and what an effective, learning-rich journey looks like. Practical examples and research-backed insights show how better onboarding creates confident, capable employees who contribute faster and stay longer.

Unlocking First-Day Impact: Onboarding with Totara for Performance & Growth

Discover how Totara transforms onboarding into a strategic engine for performance, engagement, and retention. From personalized learning paths to collaborative spaces and performance check-ins, learn how enterprises accelerate new hire impact and connect early experiences to long-term business outcomes.