Why New Hires Thrive with a Buddy: 4 Key Benefits of Effective Onboarding [Part 4]

New hire buddy programs improve employee engagement and retention, but organizations should evaluate their success by gathering feedback from key stakeholders: new hires, hiring managers, buddies, and HR. Click here for article.

• New Hires: Gather feedback via surveys or focus groups to assess how helpful the buddy program is in supporting their transition.

• Hiring Managers: Collect feedback on the buddy relationship and its impact on productivity and engagement through surveys and one-on-one meetings.

• Buddies: Evaluate buddy performance, their role recognition, and how the program contributes to overall company performance.

• Human Resources: Monitor turnover rates and cost per hire, using surveys to measure the effectiveness of the buddy program in improving retention.