English · Work & Business
onboarding
/ˈɒnˌbɔːr.dɪŋ/
[/ˈɒnˌbɔːr.dɪŋ/]
integrating newcomers
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The process of integrating a new employee or user into an organization or system.
Example
Their onboarding process includes a week of training and a dedicated mentor for each hire.
Their onboarding process includes a week of training and a dedicated mentor for each hire.
Etymology
From the phrase 'on board', extended with '-ing' in human-resources usage from the 1970s onward.
How & Where It’s Used
Standard term in human resources and software user-experience design.