It’s no secret that companies across the nation have trouble not just hiring employees, but also retaining them. The drilling industry has navigated the all-too-familiar challenge of a skilled-labor shortage for years now. Employers often overlook onboarding as a tool for higher retention of skilled-trades employees. Refining your onboarding process and setting the stage for a memorable first impression can make all the difference when it comes to hiring the best talent and reducing turnover in a driller’s first 6 months on the job.
In today’s article, we’ll review why the onboarding process can have such a tremendous impact on retention and ways business leaders can facilitate this process.