What are the best practices for onboarding new employees using Zoho People in a managed services setup?

What are the best practices for onboarding new employees using Zoho People in a managed services setup?


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Zoho People allows managed HR providers to offer a structured, branded, and automated onboarding experience tailored for each client.

  • Client-Specific Portals: Each client can have a customized onboarding interface with branding, department-specific workflows, and welcome content.

  • Digital Preboarding: Share offer letters, policy documents, and forms before Day 1. Capture digital signatures using Zoho Sign.

  • Automated Task Assignment: Assign IT provisioning, asset allocation, buddy introductions, and manager meetings via workflow triggers.

  • Customizable Checklists: Build onboarding flows that adapt based on role, location, and department.

  • Engagement Tools: Embed welcome videos, HR contact details, and organizational charts.

  • Progress Tracking: Monitor onboarding status with dashboards, flag delays, and automate alerts to responsible stakeholders.