The biggest challenge for HR teams onboarding remote employees is early resignation. Especially since 2021, when the US Bureau of Labor Statistics saw resignations rise to 4.5 million, the highest they’ve ever been. A staggering 20% of staff churn occurs within the first 45 days of employment, while the biggest concern among new remote hires is experiencing “communication issues and feeling out of the loop”, according to Talmundo. But research from the Brandon Hall Group suggests a positive onboarding experience will increase employee retention by 82%. Plus, it can increase productivity by 70%. So, to keep employees engaged long-term means you need to maintain strong communication throughout the onboarding process.