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Onboarding Best Practices to Engage Employees From Day One

Download this guide to serve up great first impressions and keep top talent around for the long haul.

Oct 6, 2025

Engagement is the cornerstone of effective onboarding. When organizations prioritize connection and clarity from day one, the benefits extend far beyond the first week — improving performance, strengthening culture, and driving long-term retention. 

Yet, research shows the stakes are high: nearly two-thirds of employees may leave within their first year due to a poor onboarding experience, and only 12% of employees feel their company gets onboarding right. 

This comprehensive 90-day onboarding guide can help you build a better experience for new employees. It's designed to streamline processes, lighten administrative load, and create meaningful moments that foster belonging from day one — so you're fully equipped to deliver an exceptional, lasting first impression. 

In this guide, you'll find: 

  • A step-by-step onboarding framework covering pre-boarding, orientation, goal-setting, and key feedback milestones across the first 90 days.

  • A ready-to-use 30-day onboarding program template to simplify planning and execution in the first month.

  • Insights into how DoorDash for Business solutions — like expensed meal credits, vouchers, and gift cards — can elevate the onboarding experience and drive employee engagement.

Download the guide now.