onboarding

[on-bawr-ding, awn-]

noun

1. the process of preparing a new employee to do their job and adapt to company culture, by providing information, tools, mentorship, etc.

2. the process of digitizing and uploading customer data collected offline, typically to improve the results of personalized data-driven marketing.

   The onboarding of our customers’ identifying information will enhance our digital audience profiles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of onboarding¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

To improve hybrid work, the two co-authors say companies should enforce attendance, improve onboarding and redefine job responsibilities.

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First they were onboarding the plebes.

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Levy, the Amazon spokeperson, said seasonal workers receive the same onboarding and training that blue-badge employees receive, and that they can apply for any permanent positions open at any time during their employment.

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The company plans to use AI in sales enablement and client onboarding, he says.

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Cathy promised me between $70 and $150 for my onboarding, and we got to work.

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