THE ONBOARDING OPERATING SYSTEM™
A smarter way to start, support, and keep your people.Â
The Onboarding Operating System™ gives every new hire a consistent, organized start. It eases the load on managers, streamlines setup for IT, and ensures employees feel supported from day one, while also giving leadership clarity on whether the hire is acclimated and the right fit within the first 90 days
The Hidden Cost of Bad Onboarding
Most onboarding today is inconsistent, ad-hoc, and overly dependent on managers. That creates:
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New hires unsure where to turn for answers
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IT scrambling to set up equipment and accounts last minute
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Managers spending hours hand-holding instead of leading
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Leaders waiting months to know if a hire will work out
When onboarding is broken, productivity slows, managers burn out, and turnover rises — draining time, money, and talent.
Introducing Onboarding That Works
The Onboarding Operating System™ makes onboarding consistent, structured, and repeatable. That means:
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Every new hire feels welcomed, supported, and set up to succeed
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Managers save time with schedules, checklists, and templates
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IT and support teams know exactly what’s needed and when
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Leaders gain clarity on fit within 90 days, not 12 months
With a proven system in place, new hires acclimate faster and the organization save resources while keeping talent longer.
Tier 1
The Onboarding Blueprint
Build the Foundation
- Structured start dates & manager prep checklist
- Pre-start engagement emailsÂ
- New-hire orientation design
- Day 1 and Week 1 onboarding templates for managers
- Role-specific checklists & performance expectations
Tier 2
Onboarding + Telemetry
Tracking & Reporting
- All Tier 1Â benefits included
- 30/60/90-day pulse check-ins to track acclimation
- Weekly manager micro-checks
- Track new-hire questions to spot friction points early
- Monthly leadership summary with key trends and insights
Tier 3
Onboarding + Telemetry + Clinics
Raise Manager Confidence
- All Tier 1 & 2 benefits included
- Five-series Manager Confidence Clinics™ Training
- Custom micro-modules for friction points
- Two months of orientation delivery
- Executive brief with recommendations
What You Can Expect in the First 90 Days
Based on similar engagements, organizations typically see these outcomes. We'll tailor success measures to your team.
Consistent Starts
Structured start dates and prep give every hire the same organized experience
Smooth Setup
IT and ops teams are prepared, ensuring equipment and systems are ready Day 1
Manager Playbook
Checklists, templates, and checkpoints make it simple for managers to guide new hires
Faster Ramp-Up
Day-1/Week-1 plans help new hires reach independent work sooner
Fewer Surprises
"Friction points" surface early so you can fix them while momentum is high
Early-Fit Visibility
Pulse checks show who's ramping up smoothly and who needs extra support
WHYÂ WORK WITH SHANENN
I created the Onboarding Operating System™ to solve the frustration I saw leaders face again and again: new hires arriving to chaos, managers buried in hand-holding, and leadership not knowing for months if the hire was right. With years of experience designing leadership training and confidence-building systems, I help organizations create onboarding that is structured, scalable, and proven to work.
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Bring structure, speed, and confidence to your onboarding.
Stop guessing if new hires will work out. With the Onboarding Operating System™, you'll know within 90 days, while saving managers time and keeping employees engaged from Day 1.
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