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For startups and growing businesses, every investment must make sense. Resources are limited, time is precious, and every hire has an outsized impact on the company’s trajectory. That’s why the idea of hiring a coach for new hire onboarding might seem like a “nice-to-have” rather than a necessity, until you look at the numbers on how an onboarding coach can deliver a measurable return on investment (ROI).

Leveraging a coach to support new hire onboarding is a game-changer for new hires, but how do you find the right one? A coach isn’t just a checkbox on your onboarding checklist - they’re a partner who can shape your team’s culture, engagement, and long-term success. Here’s we take a look at what to consider when choosing a coach for your business.

While HR software handles the backend, freeing up your team to focus on innovation, a coach helps new employees align their personal goals with the company’s vision, accelerating their learning curve and helping them thrive in a dynamic environment.

Bringing new talent into your organisation is an exciting time, but it’s also a critical phase that can make or break a new hire’s success. While traditional onboarding programs often focus on processes, policies, and paperwork, many companies are discovering the transformative impact of adding a coach to the mix. Coaches are a catalyst for growth, integration, and long-term engagement. In the following, we explore how start ups leveraging coaching give themselves an edge.