Beyond the First 90 Days: How Modern Onboarding Experiences Drive Talent Retention

Onboarding is often treated as a checklist. But beneath the surface, it plays a far more strategic role. Today’s HR leaders know that productivity is only one piece of the puzzle. Modern onboarding strategies intentionally cultivate belonging, emotional safety, and strong employee-manager relationships, factors now recognized as critical drivers of retention. These early touchpoints lay the groundwork for trust, engagement, and long-term success, far beyond the logistics of a new hire’s first week.

In this Training Magazine article written by NovoEd CTO and Co-Founder, Farnaz Ronaghi, she breaks down how organizations seeing the strongest retention gains treat onboarding as an investment in development. The data backs it: companies that prioritize development are significantly more likely to retain their talent and even boost profitability.

Read the article here.