Because day one shouldn’t feel like day zero
There’s nothing quite like the awkward chaos of a poorly planned onboarding process. Confused new joiners. Forgotten equipment. “Did anyone remember to invite them to Slack?” vibes.
In the race for talent, onboarding is often overlooked—but it’s where retention begins. That’s why we’re big fans of HiBob’s automation tools. When used right, they can turn that clunky, manual mess into a streamlined experience that feels as smooth as a well-poured flat white.
Here’s how.
Let’s be honest—manual onboarding is a productivity killer. HR teams juggle checklists, emails, calendar invites, and post-its stuck to monitors with scribbled “REMEMBER LAPTOP FOR TOMORROW” notes.
It’s not scalable. It’s not smart. And it’s definitely not the best first impression for new hires.
HiBob’s onboarding tools are designed to remove the grunt work, without removing the personal touch.
Here’s what you can automate—without making it feel robotic:
Build workflows based on location, department, or job level. A sales exec in London and a developer in Berlin can receive tailored experiences—automatically.
Assign responsibilities to managers, IT, and finance with auto-reminders. No more “who’s sorting the email account?” confusion.
Centralised, secure, and slick. Policies, contracts, NDAs—all sent, signed, and stored without inbox ping-pong.
Set the stage before day one. Give new hires access to bios, welcome videos, or even just a message from the CEO. It’s the little things.
Yes, you can even automate a “Welcome to the team 🎉” message in your comms tools. Because no one wants to feel like the new kid standing alone in the lunchroom.
At UDDER, we’ve helped teams implement HiBob’s onboarding features across industries. The results?
Most importantly, it gives HR teams their time back—to focus on people, not paperwork.
Automation isn’t about switching your brain off. It’s about scaling a great experience. Review your onboarding flows quarterly. Check feedback from new hires. Refine. Improve.
(And maybe add a cow gif or two if you’re feeling brave.)
We help teams make HiBob work harder for them. Whether you’re just starting with onboarding workflows or looking to optimise what you’ve got, our consultants can jump in, fix the gaps, and leave you looking like a digital HR hero.
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First impressions matter. With HiBob’s onboarding automation, you can create a consistent, welcoming, and well-orchestrated start for every new hire. No spreadsheets required.