Onboarding programs for new hires are strategic initiatives that help new employees acclimate to their new workplace while simultaneously maximizing employer time and resources. These programs focus on introducing new team members, providing basic corporate information, helping build relationships with mentors, setting performance expectations, and equipping them with skills and knowledge to be successful within the organization. Onboarding is an engaging experience that helps new hirees become successful members of the team much faster than a standard orientation process.