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Paul Welty, PhD AI, WORK, AND STAYING HUMAN

How to use Slack to onboard new hires

Streamline your onboarding process with Slack to give new hires instant access to tools and information, ensuring a smooth and efficient start.

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Getting new hires fully briefed and trained up can be a lengthy process. But by connecting various tools with Slack, you can run an effective and organized onboarding program that gives new employees immediate access to the tools and information they need to make a roaring head start. Here’s how….

Read full article at the publisher’s site: https://www.fastcompany.com/90201350/how-to-use-slack-to-onboard-new-hires

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