There are a number of reasons that many HR departments have shifted to remote onboarding. While initially many began the pivot as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some very real benefits to working remotely (better work-life balance, enhanced productivity, and many other benefits). A hybrid approach that blends both in-person and virtual onboarding can also be effective.
Employees are working from everywhere these days, and with that flexibility comes new HR challenges. Remote work reduces labor and hiring costs, and this situation has created a need for an HR process that communicates effectively and can meet employees where they are. Face-to-face meetings might not be possible, and because getting paper copies of forms and meeting in person might be denied to many HR professionals, they need a new way to bring employees into their companies.