09:25 - 09:30 Registration

09:30 - 10:00 Trainer’s Welcome and Clarification of Learning Objectives

10:00 - 10:30 Remote Onboarding: Identify and Overcome the Challenges

• Benchmark your onboarding processes against other public sector organisations

• Understand how the onboarding process has changed when working remotely

• Conduct a gap-analysis to identify what is missing in your current virtual onboarding process

10:30 - 11:00 Utilise Technology and Digital Tools to Support the Onboarding Process

• Ensure you have the right technology and infrastructure in place

• Use technology to welcome the new staff member to the team, such as MS Teams

• Familiarise new staff members with the virtual tools that your organisation uses

11:00 - 12:00 Remotely Establish a Personal Connection

• Gain practical tools and techniques to welcome the new member of your team

• Ensure they feel part of the team: organise socials, weekly catchups, encourage existing team members to reach out to them, have meetings with video to ensure you are visible at all times

• Utilise virtual meeting tools to enable seamless and effortless introductions as they would be in person

12:00 - 13:00 Design a Roadmap for Success

• Establish a meet and greet roadmap: help develop meaningful connections between new members and key stakeholders who they will be working with remotely

• Set clear and achievable timeframes

• Help them understand the roles and key responsibilities of people within the team and wider organisation

• Take a flexible approach to the virtual onboarding process; monitor and react where and when appropriate

• Develop a customised virtual induction plan, which can help you and the new staff member ensure they are receiving the necessary training and information

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch

14:00 - 14:45 Develop an Engaging Virtual Culture

• Learn how to explain the values and objectives of the team in a virtual setting

• Maintain the culture and keep remote employees engaged through establishing ongoing touchpoints and check-ins

• Explore the option of having an organisation-wide or team-based video meetings

• Adapt programs and groups to a virtual environment: encourage staff to join socials, wellness programs and any team meetups

• Highlight positivity by maintaining a positive feedback-focused workplace culture

14:45 - 15:00 Break

15:00 - 16:00 Develop a More Robust Remote Onboarding Plan

• Ensure all your remote onboarding processes are fit for purpose

• Discuss and share new practices that can work for your organisation

• Document and refine the onboarding process to keep managers and staff informed

• Review the impact of your onboarding processes with current employees

16:00 - 16:15 Roundup and Key Takeaways