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8 Virtual Onboarding Best Practices for IT Teams

Written by Shashank Mishra | Aug 12, 2024 11:00:00 PM

With hybrid workforces becoming a global standard, gone are the days when you set up a workstation while the new hire filled out paperwork on a nearby desk. 

IT teams must now brace up to onboard employees remotely. 

However, 37% of remote organizations identify virtual onboarding as challenging.

That’s because of the many time-consuming steps involved: remote device provisioning, secure network access, coordination with HR, and software installations from afar–all while ensuring a smooth experience for new, unknown employees. 

Also, be prepared to wage war against handling everything from troubleshooting connection issues to managing an influx of support tickets from curious newcomers.

However, virtual onboarding does not need to be so hard. 

Designing more seamless onboarding processes can eliminate many common challenges. Let’s examine some best practices!

TL;DR

  • Virtual onboarding can be challenging for IT teams, who are responsible for everything from procuring and deploying new hire equipment to dealing with questions and queries.
  • IT departments can ease the process by building systems centered around automation and inter-departmental collaboration, particularly with HR.
  • We provide seven actionable and rewarding best practices to simplify onboarding remote employees.
  • Workwize is a zero-touch platform that can help IT teams equip new hires with devices shipped to their desks from day 1.