M&A – How to Merge Two Cultures Author: Erik Sandgren Mergers and acquisitions are a critical time in the development of any organisation. According to the Harvard Business Review, studies indicate that the failure rate of mergers and acquisitions lies somewhere between 70% and 90%. One of the key contributors towards these sobering statistics is a lack of attention to the merger of company cultures. Read more
Avanza Bank – Bringing Values to life – Case Study Author: Anton Synnerdahl At Avanza Bank, research showed that although newer hires were aware of the basic Core Values principles called “Guiding Stars”, they were largely unsure of how to apply them in their daily working lives. How to bring the Values to life? Read more
4 Reasons NOT to Automate Employee Onboarding Author: Anton Synnerdahl HR managers are increasingly relying on tech solutions for the onboarding process. It’s more efficient, more consistent, and cheaper than having a flesh-and-blood colleague put a recruit through their paces. What’s not to love? Read more
How Onboarding Can Create Cultural Ambassadors for Your Company Author: Anton Synnerdahl An effective onboarding programme will kick-start your new culture; new employees are impressionable and can adopt good behaviours from day one. If this culture is all they’ve known, the positive attitude you’re looking for will flourish naturally. Read more
Telecom Operator – Global Trainee Onboarding Programme – Case Study Author: Anton Synnerdahl When global recruitment firm Spencer Ogden decided to organise a Core Values Launch, the HR Director knew she wanted every single member of the team to take equal part. “We want every office, however small, to be part of this day, and have the same experience of the Core Values Launch.” Read more
Transforming Employee Onboarding at Barnet Council Author: Erik Sandgren This case study reviews our work with Barnet Council in transforming an onboarding programme with the addition of an Onboarding Platform and an Onboarding Game. Read more
Make Onboarding a Two-Way Process Author: Anton Synnerdahl The key to making an onboarding process successful is to make it engaging for the new hires. Dedicating a day to training and introducing them to their new workplace is a wonderful way to offer them a warm welcome. Read more
How Pre-boarding Can Benefit Your Company and Employees Author: Erik Sandgren Pre-boarding is an effective method of generating engagement from the get-go, serving to bridge the gap between when the employee accepts the job and their start date. Read more
3 Key Ways to Onboard Temps and Interns Effectively Author: Anton Synnerdahl Onboarding is important, permanent position or not. New temps and interns can often fall under the radar when it comes to the onboarding process, but it’s important to recognise their potential. Read more
