Pre-Boarding Excellence: Engaging Candidates Between Offer and Start Date

From Signed Offer to Day One Success

The period between a candidate signing an offer and their first day—the pre-boarding phase—is a critical window of opportunity. It sets the tone for the employee experience, builds foundational engagement, and directly impacts retention. Organizations with a strategic pre-boarding program see 80% higher retention rates after the first year and new hires reach productivity 33% faster.