In this episode of the First 90 Podcast, we sit down with Kelly Pasztor, Head of Global Learning and Development at Grafana Labs, to explore innovative approaches to employee onboarding. Kelly shares her unique experience, starting with her first job as a living American Girl doll, which set the stage for her passion for learning and development.

Key Takeaways:

Co-located Onboarding: Grafana’s strategy for onboarding remote employees by bringing them together in person during their second week, ensuring they feel connected to the company culture and their peers.

Extended Onboarding Process: Grafana’s onboarding extends over six months, providing ongoing engagement opportunities that help new hires deepen their learning and build long-term relationships.

Overcoming Challenges: Kelly discusses the logistical and financial challenges of in-person onboarding and how Grafana justifies the investment by focusing on long-term employee retention and satisfaction.

Leveraging Technology: Grafana uses a combination of tools to efficiently manage the onboarding process across a global workforce.

Learn how to make onboarding not just a two-week process, but a strategic, long-term investment in your employees’ success.

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