Session 3: HR and WH&S Business Owner / Leadership Training

What proper onboarding looks like. Turning New Starters into Long Term Team Members. Turning New Starters into Long-Term Team Members An interactive, practical workshop designed to help business owners, managers and supervisors create an onboarding experience that improves employee retention, engagement and long-term employment. Many employees decide whether they see a future with an organisation within their first few months. A poor onboarding experience can lead to confusion, disengagement and early turnover, while a structured onboarding process helps new employees feel welcomed, supported and set up for success. This workshop provides practical strategies and proven approaches to help businesses create an onboarding experience that encourages new starters to stay and thrive. Whether you're hiring your first employee or looking to improve your existing onboarding process, this session will provide practical tools and easy-to-implement strategies to help you turn new starters into productive, engaged and long-term team members. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP • Practical and interactive: Focus on real-world onboarding challenges faced by growing businesses • Learn a structured onboarding process: Create a positive experience from day one • Improve employee retention: Understand what helps new employees stay engaged and committed • Build confidence and capability: Equip new starters with the knowledge and support they need to succeed • Immediate application: Walk away with practical tools you can use with your next new hire WHAT YOU'LL LEARN During this 2-hour workshop, participants will explore: • Why onboarding matters and its impact on retention • What a successful onboarding programme looks like • Creating a positive first-day and first-week experience • Setting clear expectations and performance standards • Building early engagement and workplace connections • Supporting employees through their first 90 days • Common onboarding mistakes and how to avoid them • Developing an onboarding process that encourages long-term retention WHO SHOULD ATTEND This workshop is ideal for: • Business Owners • Directors • Managers • Supervisors • Team Leaders • HR Professionals • Anyone responsible for onboarding and supporting new employees WHAT'S INCLUDED • Two-hour facilitated workshop • Practical workplace examples and case studies • Interactive discussion and learning activities • Opportunity to ask questions and discuss onboarding challenges • Resource materials and practical takeaways ABOUT ACTIVE HR Active HR supports businesses across Queensland with practical HR, workplace relations, leadership and WHS solutions. Our workshops are designed to provide straightforward, commercially focused advice that helps employers build stronger workplaces while effectively managing risk. REGISTER NOW Places are limited to ensure an engaging and interactive learning experience. Secure your place today and learn how to create a positive onboarding experience that improves retention, strengthens engagement and helps new starters become valuable long-term members of your team.