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  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Why is employee onboarding essential for a company?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Onboarding helps new hires understand their role and the company culture from day one, which directly improves engagement, performance, and long-term retention."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How long should the onboarding process last?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Onboarding ideally spans the entire first year, with structured check-ins at day one, week one, 90 days, and the one-year mark."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What are the key stages in employee onboarding?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "The five core stages are pre-boarding, day-one orientation, the first week, a 90-day review, and a final one-year check-in."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How can HR improve onboarding effectiveness?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "HR can strengthen onboarding by maintaining consistent checklists, aligning job expectations with reality, using onboarding software, and scheduling regular one-on-one check-ins."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What benefits does a strong onboarding process provide?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Effective onboarding boosts productivity, strengthens team culture, reduces early turnover, and helps employees feel confident and valued in their new role."
      }
    }
  ]
}