Onboarding is a critical phase for new employees, shaping their early experience and setting the tone for long-term engagement. An effective onboarding survey helps capture feedback that can be used to improve how new hires are welcomed, supported and set up for success.
The Teamgage onboarding survey is designed to provide actionable insights that drive continuous improvement and help build a strong foundation for your employees.
Objectives of Onboarding Surveys
- Access Initial Impressions
Understand new hires’ first impressions and how well the role aligns with pre-employment expectations - Identify Training Needs
Gather feedback on training effectiveness and highlight areas for improvement - Evaluate Integration
Measure how well new employees are integrating into their team and company culture - Improve the Onboarding Process
Collect insights to refine and enhance onboarding for future hires
Things to Consider
- Timing
Send the survey within the first 1–3 months of employment to capture fresh and relevant insights - Follow-up
Act on feedback promptly and communicate any changes made as a result - Regular Review
Periodically review and update the survey to ensure it reflects current onboarding practices
Sample Questions
- How would you rate your overall onboarding experience?
- How clear were your job responsibilities and expectations during your first week?
- How effective was the training you received?
- How well do you feel you have integrated into the team?
- Do you feel you have the necessary resources to perform your job effectively?
- What improvements would you suggest for our onboarding process?