Why Onboarding Is a Strategic Investment?

A new employee’s first step into the company should be more than just receiving a desk and an email address. Engagement and cultural adaptation begin on day one.

Here’s the secret: Research shows that 70% of employees decide whether they’ll stay at a company within the first 44 days.

That’s why onboarding isn’t just an administrative process — it’s a strategic investment in employee experience.

 

Why Is Onboarding So Critical?

A new hire isn’t just trying to understand their role. They’re also trying to quickly grasp the company’s:

• Culture

• Values

• Communication style

• Team dynamics

• Psychological safety

Without a clear, thoughtful onboarding experience, this transition becomes challenging — leading to disengagement and early exits.

 

Make a Difference from Day One with Moodivation

Our upcoming Moodivation Onboarding Module turns the early employee experience into measurable, actionable insight:

✅ Automatically measure first-week and first-month experiences

✅ Evaluate buddy, mentor, and manager support

✅ Track role clarity, cultural fit, and psychological safety

✅ Detect silent signals early to reduce turnover risk

Collect feedback at every stage to understand what your new hires truly need.

 

What the Data Tells Us

• A structured onboarding process can increase new hire engagement by up to 82%.

• Companies with effective onboarding are 58% more likely to retain employees for three years.

• The first 44 days are the most critical window for engagement, cultural alignment, and long-term retention.

 

Your new hire’s first day is more than just a beginning — it’s a commitment to connection.

With Moodivation, measure it, manage it, and make it better.