For a new employee, the first day is not just an introduction process; it is also an opportunity to build a bond with the company culture, gain motivation and create long-term commitment. Yet for many organizations, onboarding processes are still inadequate, disconnected or manual. SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding aims to strengthen employee engagement from the very first day by digitizing this process.
Why Is the First Day So Important?
22% of newly hired employees begin to consider leaving the company within the first 45 days. (Brandon Hall Group, 2023) According to the same research, a strong onboarding process increases employee engagement by 82% and raises the likelihood of new employees staying at the company by 69%.
An Effective Start with SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding
By offering an end-to-end experience from the recruiting process onward, SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding provides the following advantages:
🔹 People First, Then Process - Engagement increases thanks to special welcome content that effectively conveys corporate culture, vision and values to new employees. With content accessible before starting work, the employee begins to build an emotional bond with the company.
🔹 Digitized Tasks, Reduced Stress - While HR teams track onboarding tasks from a central panel, new employees can complete the necessary paperwork and documents digitally. This way, the first day is an experience-focused process rather than paperwork traffic.
🔹 Mentoring and Social Integration - SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding reduces first-day anxiety by assigning a mentor to employees. With social integration, a sense of belonging is encouraged instead of loneliness. According to Gallup's 2024 report, 77% of employees who receive mentoring support in their first week describe their likelihood of leaving as "very low."
Global Onboarding Trends (2023 - 2025)
📊 88% - 88% of companies acknowledge that a strong onboarding experience has a major impact on employee engagement. (Deloitte Human Capital Trends, 2023)
📉 36% - Globally, only 36% say their onboarding process is digitized and personalized. (PwC Workforce Survey, 2024)
💡 70% - Companies using digital onboarding platforms can reduce first-year workforce losses by an average of 70%. (LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report, 2024)
Conclusion: First Impressions Are Lasting
For new employees, first impressions can affect not just the first day but their entire career journey. By automating this critical process that begins right after hiring, SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding offers employees an unforgettable welcome experience. This way, you not only win talent but retain it with long-term commitment.