Starting a new job is a big step — but the way a company welcomes you can make all the difference in how supported, valued, and prepared you feel.
If you’re considering a career move, it’s worth looking at how potential employers approach onboarding. Do they offer mentorship programs? Do they ensure accessibility in their training? Do they actively foster a culture where all employees can thrive?
At PowerToFly, we’re spotlighting companies that go beyond the basics to create truly inclusive onboarding experiences. Whether it’s through personalized welcome plans, strong employee resource groups, or thoughtful support systems, these organizations are committed to making you feel at home from day one.
Celonis
At Celonis, inclusivity takes center stage in our onboarding process. Every new Celonaut goes through an immersive In-Person launch pad at our Munich headquarters. This dynamic experience brings new hires together to forge connections, engage with key leaders, and embrace our collaborative culture. This foundation is complemented by self-paced learning and essential training modules that provide a deep understanding of our products, values, and vision. New hires are paired with dedicated buddies and warmly integrated into their teams, ensuring a sense of belonging from day one. Throughout the journey, managers offer continuous guidance and support, fostering clarity, confidence, and long-term success.
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Varicent
At Varicent, the exceptional work we do to support organizations in reaching their revenue goals starts with our incredible team members. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating an onboarding experience that’s welcoming, inclusive, and sets every new hire up for success. From clear communication before and after the first day to a virtual welcome event with senior leaders, we ensure employees feel supported and valued. With comprehensive online training and a warm introduction during our Townhall meetings, new team members are embraced as part of the Varicent family. At Varicent, everyone belongs.
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Nestlé
Nestlé creates a welcoming and inclusive onboarding experience for new hires through various initiatives, including comprehensive orientation programs that introduce new employees to our culture, values, and goals. We promote diversity and inclusion by fostering a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We offer mentorship programs, employee resource groups, and networking opportunities to encourage collaboration and relationship-building. Nestlé ensures that new hires receive proper training and support to excel in their roles, enabling them to contribute effectively to the organization.
Learn more about Nestlé.
MiQ
At MiQ, our Talent Acquisition and Orientation teams work together to ensure seamless communication with new hires throughout the hiring and onboarding process. The Talent Acquisition team addresses key questions and collaborates with hiring managers to tailor training to the unique needs of each new team member—because we believe one-size-fits-all training doesn’t reflect the individuality of our people.
Our Orientation team further enriches the onboarding experience by planning engaging, interactive orientations and coordinating a new hire buddy program. This program connects new colleagues with a dedicated point of contact to help them navigate their roles and integrate into our community.
Our people make MiQ unique, and we strive to reflect that in every step of the hiring journey.
Learn more about MiQ.
Tiugo Technologies
Onboarding can be stressful, and being a remote organisation where employees and managers might be in different timezones adds to that! Tiugo Technologies focuses on making sure new hires can find the information they need easily, creating structured to-do lists so they always know what to do next, and providing consistent live touch-points to make sure they feel part of a team. The mix of live and self-serve training caters to people of all different learning styles. Regular check-ins with managers, assigned buddies, and HR allow new hires to share feedback, ask questions, and receive support, ensuring a smooth onboarding journey.
Learn more about Tiugo Technologies.
Relativity
At Relativity, we foster a welcoming, inclusive environment from day one. Our onboarding process includes live, location-based sessions to support both in-office and remote employees. The first two days feature facilitator-led sessions to introduce the company and our work, help with setup, and familiarize employees with key systems. New hires are also assigned self-paced digital trainings.
For technical roles, a two-week product bootcamp provides in-depth knowledge through Q&A with experts, live demos, self-paced resources and a capstone challenge where employees demonstrate their new skills in a simulated Relativity environment. This ensures they feel prepared and confident in their new role.
Learn more about Relativity.
Moody’s
At Moody's, our weekly Global New Hire Orientation program delivers a consistent message worldwide to ensure all new hires, regardless of location or role, feel welcomed. This program helps new team members gain a deep understanding of our company’s purpose, mission, and culture and demonstrates how Moody’s invests in them as valued global innovators. As part of our onboarding process, hiring managers take action by assisting each new employee with questions and fostering a sense of belonging from day one. To strengthen this, a buddy is often assigned to the new employee to ensure personal connection and additional support. Our structured approach ensures every new hire receives the support and information needed to succeed and thrive in their new role at Moody's.
Learn more about Moody’s.
Veracode
Veracode’s onboarding is built with inclusivity at the center, designed to support and onboard global team members. All hires—full-time, part-time, and contractors—start with an orientation on our culture and detailed product training to set everyone up for success. Full-time employees also receive additional orientation sessions to learn about our benefits, wellbeing resources, and the VeraBuddy program, which pairs them with tenured team members for added support. We conduct 45 and 90-day onboarding and engagement surveys for new team members to identify and address potential issues, ensuring every new hire feels supported and included during their onboarding.
Learn more about Veracode.
Hitachi Energy
At Hitachi Energy, we create a welcoming and inclusive onboarding experience through several key initiatives. We provide training and development opportunities to help new employees grow and succeed in their roles. While emphasizing diversity and inclusion, we create an environment where every team member feels valued and empowered right from the start! Find out more about our recruitment process here: Recruitment Process | Hitachi Energy.
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Udemy
Udemy creates a welcoming and inclusive onboarding experience through initiatives designed to foster connection and support. New hires are paired with mentors or buddies who guide them through their initial days, helping them navigate company culture and processes. The onboarding process includes structured training sessions to ensure a smooth transition, along with resources that emphasize inclusivity and belonging. Regular check-ins and opportunities for feedback further enhance the experience, allowing new employees to feel valued and supported as they integrate into Udemy’s collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Learn more about Udemy.
SoftwareOne
At SoftwareOne, our employees are our greatest asset, and we support new hires as they start their journey with us. Our onboarding program helps new Swomies acclimate to the company culture, understand their roles, and get up to speed with our processes and tools. This includes detailed orientation sessions, training modules, access to our extensive knowledge base, and continued learning opportunities. Through our Buddy system, we pair new Swomies with experienced, like-minded mentors who provide guidance and support during a new hire’s initial months. Through these and other robust support systems, SoftwareOne ensures that all Swomies have the tools and resources they need to succeed and thrive.
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Elastic
Elastic is fully distributed by design so our virtual onboarding experience is designed to give every new hire a warm welcome and a solid foundation from day one. Central to our onboarding experience is X-School—a comprehensive program designed to equip new hires with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive at Elastic. The program is a combination of classroom virtual experience with breakout sessions and group work, and a panel with senior leadership.
Learn more about Elastic.
Vizient
At Vizient, we are committed to fostering an environment where every new employee feels supported from day one. Our year-long onboarding process combines both synchronous and asynchronous components, tailored to the needs of our workforce.
The onboarding journey begins with Jumpstart, a virtual program designed to connect new employees, providing an in-depth exploration of Vizient’s unique culture and our Diversity Networking Associations.
In the following weeks, new hires participate in New Employee Orientation (NEO), another connection point for new hires and an overview of key departments and their vital contributions to Vizient’s mission, featuring senior leaders and executives.
At every step of the journey, our goal is to ensure new employees feel welcomed, empowered, and equipped for success at Vizient!
Learn more about Vizient.
Zapier
At Zapier, we take pride in delivering an exceptional onboarding experience. From clear pre-start communication to ease anxieties to thoughtful touches like a welcome gift, we set the stage for success. New hires join a social onboarding cohort, engage in flexible activities tailored to their time zones, and meet Zapiens across the org through sessions led by facilitators, including executives. Our buddy program, Zap Pals, helps new hires easily navigate company culture. These initiatives ensure every new Zapiens feels supported, valued, and connected from day one, making onboarding at Zapier truly stand out. You can learn more about your first days at Zapier from our team here.
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Kinaxis
At Kinaxis, new hires receive tailored onboarding resources and flexible communication options—whether via email, calls, or video chats—so they feel supported throughout their onboarding journey and can use the most effective method for them. Our bi-weekly virtual orientations, designed for global teams, offer deep insights into our culture, tools, and what to expect during their first year. Furthermore, our buddy program provides new employees with peer guidance, while recorded sessions ensure flexibility. With ongoing support from managers, the HR team, and our internal platforms, we prioritize creating a welcoming and empowering experience that allows every new hire to thrive. To learn more about our company culture and opportunities, check out the video below.
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Esri
The Esri Onboarding Application cultivates a collaborative environment, enabling new employees to seamlessly engage with their support team, leaders, and mentors. Through a curated onboarding plan, it connects them to the Esri Experience, our users work, and more, consolidating resources in one easily accessible hub. Additionally, the "Introduce Yourself" feature allows new hires to share their ‘Why Esri’ and personal insights, fostering a sense of belonging when shared in the Colleague Connect Teams channel and other employees around the globe can comment on similar interests.
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Shure
On day one of an Associate’s journey with Shure, it’s important to us that we showcase our Associate-first inclusive culture. From our electronic onboarding process that offers ease of use and privacy for all new hires to our on-site New Hire Orientation that brings new hires together regardless of their work location, we ensure that everyone feels welcomed and excited knowing that they made the right decision in joining our team. Our New Hire Orientation kicks off by introducing new Associates to our Core Values and Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) to emphasize our unique and diverse culture that our founder, S.N. Shure, instituted a century ago. We offer a Global New Hire Learning Pathway via our training platform that guides new hires through a series of topics such as Shure history, brand strategy, and culture to ensure all regions receive the same onboarding experience. Inclusive onboarding continues as each division offers unique mentorship opportunities, 1:1 introduction meetings with business stakeholders, and a team lunch. Our attention to detail throughout the onboarding process is intentional and we work hard to make certain that every new hire is prepared for a successful career at Shure.
Learn more about Shure.
RS Americas
At RS we believe that everyone should bring their true selves to work. This starts from day one with our onboarding process; new hires can opt into a buddy program to help guide them through processes by sharing tips, tools, and knowledge. Their buddy will remain their go-to for support throughout their 90th-day onboarding experience.
In addition, we work closely with our employee resource groups on an ongoing basis to ensure that our policies, processes, and the experiences of our diverse workforce are heard and acted on.
Learn more about RS Americas.
ServiceNow
At ServiceNow, our people are at the center of everything we do. We focus on this throughout the employee journey, including Day 1-- our new hire onboarding is hosted virtually to complement our distributed world of work and includes regionally-tailored information. Every new hire is paired with an onboarding buddy, who serves as a support by hosting regular one-on-one meetings, making introductions, and answering any questions. To empower new hires to thrive, we’ve designed Ramp Up, our digital onboarding tool that gradually introduces new hires to the trainings and tasks they should complete, and milestones they should reach in their first 90 days. To support the ongoing success of our employees, we offer programs focused on growth, aspirations, and development.
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Autodesk
Our global New Employee Orientation program (NEO) has been carefully crafted for new Autodeskers to learn about the company, get answers to questions, find resources, and build valuable connections. Over the course of three half-days, new employees engage in a series of experiences and activities centered around our four Cs: Core, Company, Culture, and Connection. They also hear personal stories from colleagues and leaders from across the business. With interactive games, guest speakers, and hands-on learning, NEO provides new hires with a solid foundation to help guide them in their first weeks. Explore Autodesk careers.
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HealthEdge
At HealthEdge, we believe that an inclusive onboarding experience sets the foundation for belonging and success - and that starts on day one. During new hire orientation, new team members are welcomed with personalized support, information about our employee group iBelong, and training that reflects our values. Our onboarding team, recruiters and managers work together to ensure every new hire feels valued and empowered. By fostering an environment where all voices are heard, we create a workplace where innovation thrives. Join us in building a culture where everyone belongs at HealthEdge, inclusion isn’t just a value but how we grow together.
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Automattic
As a fully distributed company, Automattic fosters inclusive onboarding through a thoughtfully designed program centered on asynchronous communication. Every new hire ("Newmatticians") receives the tools and connections needed to thrive in a remote-first workplace. They begin with dedicated Slack channels and welcome calls, preparing them for success in an asynchronous environment. This centralized approach:
* builds community while allowing team-specific onboarding to remain focused and effective.
* introduces new hires to Automattic's core values.
* creates a solid foundation for growth, accelerating integration into Automattic's distributed culture.
Learn more about Automattic.
