Onboarding is one of the most common talent development responsibilities and crucial for retention and engagement, but onboarding programs are often considered a waste of time by all involved. Why does it matter? What are the most common problems and how can they be fixed? What do newcomers really need? What are the best practices and the keys to implementing them effectively? What are the pitfalls to avoid?

Angela Rogers will answer those questions and more by sharing practical applications gleaned from 150+ research studies conducted over 40 years. Join us on May 19 for an exploration into onboarding best practices at this event co-hosted by ATD Pittsburgh chapter.

ATD Capabilities:

Presenter:

Angela Rogers is a Ph.D. student in Workforce Education and Development and a full time employee in communications at Penn State. She has a B.A. in Journalism and a M.S. in Workforce Education and Development. She was a training partner with the University’s Center for Workplace Learning and Performance for more than 10 years. Angela is a Distinguished Toastmaster and a member of ATD and the Pittsburgh chapter, currently serving on the chapter board of directors.

Angela is a qualitative researcher and a certified NVivo user. Her interests are: onboarding, DEI, mentoring, communication, organization development, leadership, and workplace wellness. Angela has written articles for the ATD Insights Blog and TrainingIndustry.com and will deliver a pre-conference workshop at ATD ICE in August 2021. You can connect with Angela on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrogers/

Receive APTD/CPTD Professional Development Credits:

ATD Central Pennsylvania Chapter programs have been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits towards professional development hours for recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program has been approved for a maximum of 1.5 points.