If you are similar to many of our clients, we're sure that the re-emergence of the War For Talent has been a topic of discussion. A key component in this War is the vital role that On-boarding plays in increasing retention and improving time to productivity.

That's why we know that you will find our most recent report Making On-Boarding Work to be interesting reading.

In this report you will learn:

• The 4 key issues an effective On-boarding program must address.
• How to avoid the 6 most common pitfalls when designing and implementing an On-boarding program.
• What leading companies are doing to measure the effectiveness of their On-boarding initiatives.
• How a shift in student attitudes about employment options impacts On-boarding.
• Most programs limit themselves to the first 90 days of employment. Kaiser's research shows that this is a significant mistake.
• How and why On-boarding impacts a company's brand as an employer of choice.
• One of the common mistakes that companies make is limiting their On-boarding programs to one area. We'll share with you some ideas for avoiding this costly mistake.
• Whether On-boarding programs should offer the same programs to everyone? The pros and cons of differentiated services.
• The three criteria that you must measure in order to determine the overall effectiveness of the program.
• How to develop an understanding of best practices in On-boarding.
• What is the future of On-boarding? Learn what our research suggests.
• How On-boarding can create positive "buzz" about your company on campus.
• One of the most common reasons for early turnover is a lack of fit with the culture. The good news: It's not as much in the recruiting as others have let on. You can manage to "fit". We review the important factors in acclimating new hires.
• This is an often-overlooked component of an On-boarding program, but it's one of the most common reasons for turnover and a lengthy time-to-productivity.