To speed up the recruitment process and ensure that laptops, phones and other office equipment are ready for new workers on their first day, many companies are implementing on-boarding software. These programs typically focus on specific parts of the process, namely
pre-hiring, hiring and retention. By automating these processes, companies can achieve cost savings and boost productivity. The business-consulting firm BearingPoint, for instance, says on-boarding software allows it to save $14 or more per new employee and distribute and process
new-employee documents in minutes rather than days. Recruitmax's Recruitmax Corporate Edition and Tercina Inc.'s Enboard.com are just a couple examples of on-boarding programs.

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