If companies want to retain new recruits, they should put just as much effort into the post-hire phase as the pre-hire recruitment process. A welcoming and seamless onboarding experience is a sure-fire way of engaging new employees from the outset and plays a critical role in their success and happiness.

But what about onboarding remotely?

Many accountancy firms have perfected their face-to-face inductions and introductions over the years - and for a sector steeped in traditional practices based on in-person interactions, the sudden shift to virtual onboarding has been a challenging adjustment.