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  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [{
    "@type": "Question",
    "name": "1. What is executive onboarding and why is it important?",
    "acceptedAnswer": {
      "@type": "Answer",
      "text": "Executive onboarding is the process of integrating senior leaders into an organisation by aligning them with the company’s culture, goals, and key stakeholders. It’s critical because it sets the foundation for long-term success, reduces turnover risk, and ensures leadership alignment from day one."
    }
  },{
    "@type": "Question",
    "name": "2. How is executive onboarding different from regular onboarding?",
    "acceptedAnswer": {
      "@type": "Answer",
      "text": "Unlike regular onboarding, executive onboarding focuses on leadership integration, strategic goal alignment, and relationship-building with key stakeholders. It’s more personalised and involves higher-level planning and decision-making responsibilities."
    }
  },{
    "@type": "Question",
    "name": "3. What are the top challenges in executive onboarding?",
    "acceptedAnswer": {
      "@type": "Answer",
      "text": "Common challenges include cultural misfit, resistance from existing teams, conflicting role expectations, and a lack of structured onboarding strategy. These issues can delay integration or reduce executive effectiveness."
    }
  },{
    "@type": "Question",
    "name": "4. How long should the executive onboarding process last?",
    "acceptedAnswer": {
      "@type": "Answer",
      "text": "Executive onboarding typically lasts 6 to 12 months, with key milestones at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days. Ongoing support, feedback, and development should continue beyond the first quarter."
    }
  },{
    "@type": "Question",
    "name": "5. What role does technology play in executive onboarding?",
    "acceptedAnswer": {
      "@type": "Answer",
      "text": "Technology like AI-powered onboarding platforms (e.g., iSmartRecruit) automates admin tasks, tracks performance, and customises onboarding paths. It helps executives stay on schedule, improves communication, and provides data-driven feedback for better integration."
    }
  },{
    "@type": "Question",
    "name": "6. How do you measure the success of executive onboarding?",
    "acceptedAnswer": {
      "@type": "Answer",
      "text": "Success is measured by retention rate after 12 months, time to productivity, 360-degree feedback, and the executive’s long-term impact on strategic goals. Monitoring these metrics helps refine onboarding strategies over time."
    }
  }]
}