Remote working! This is a term that became wildly popular in 2020, due to the pandemic, and hence the inability of employees to go to work. Prior to that, it was not known, but after 2020, companies realized what remote working really offers, both to the employees and the employers. Today you will find quite a number of employees still work remotely, some of the times, and it’s actually working well for the company. However, regardless of how efficient and popular remote working really is, a lot of companies in Singapore have been struggling when it comes to on-boarding remote employees. For that reason, below is a checklist that would guide your on-boarding process. But first:

Why onboard remote employees?

There are so many reasons why companies are embracing the remote work concept. And with so many job seekers looking for jobs out there, these companies are considering off-site hiring as well, and this time, on a permanent basis. In terms of remote working, there is so much flexibility, and the employees do save a lot of money that they would have otherwise spent commuting to the office. To employers, remote working sure does offer cost savings as well as increased productivity. This in turn results in a much larger talent pool.

When it comes to on-boarding, this phase is quite critical, as it can make or break how the employees view the company, and this will certainly influence their decision on whether or not to stay in the company. This will affect your company, either directly or indirectly. So, you got to make the process work! Now, for the process to be smooth, try coming up with an on-boarding checklist.

What to include in your onboarding checklist template?

When creating the checklist, be sure to include everything that remote employees should require from the on-boarding process, such as;

Compliance – we are talking about the most fundamental requirements of the job here, you know, together with things like the company rules, procedures and policies.

Culture – remember, the fact that you are on-boarding a remote employee doesn’t, at all, means that the company’s culture doesn’t count, or takes a backseat. You got to inform the employees of the company norms, expectations as well as values.

Connection – given that remote employees are not on the site, once in a while, they might need a few clarifications to questions they may have – operational or procedural – and for that, they need to have someone they can turn to.

Let’s help you with your onboarding checklist!

Do you know what the good news is though? You don’t have to stress yourself with on-boarding employees when you have a team of qualified professionals who can handle absolutely everything for you. From creating a checklist to coming up with strategies for a successful on-boarding process, we have you covered. We have the required skills and experience to make it happen. All you need is to give us a call, tell us your objectives, and we will make it happen for you.