Management experts emphasize that frequent, transparent communication is important for businesses, especially during employee onboarding.

Many times this doesn't happen, and it can lead to high turnover among new employees.

Some companies are starting to send out anonymous, 1-question surveys about once a week, rather than long surveys once a year.

This gives HR the opportunity to always have a finger on the pulse of their workforce, especially during first critical 30-90 days of a new employee's job.

This is just one way to make the most of the on-boarding period, a time which goes on to define an employee's effectiveness and happiness at a new workplace.

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