Starting a new job can be exciting and hopeful, but poor onboarding can leave eager employees feeling confused and disappointed. How does poor onboarding affect new hires and contribute to turnover? What can managers do to make onboarding an engaging, informative, and affirming experience? To find out, we surveyed 1,002 working Americans who started their current job within the past year and asked how their onboarding experience affects their job and what could be done better. Key Takeaways