Employee Onboarding
Get new hires connected to the right channels from day one
A good onboarding flow makes sure new employees see the announcements that matter to them without drowning in noise. This guide walks through setting that up.
Before the first day
Decide which channels every new hire should be auto-subscribed to (e.g., Company News, All Hands) and which are team-specific.
In each team-specific channel, turn on Auto-subscribe by team so members are added the moment they join the workspace.
Draft a pinned post in your onboarding channel with links to key resources, policies, and who-to-ask contacts.
Recommended default channels
| Channel | Visibility | Auto-subscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Company News | Organization | Everyone |
| All Hands | Organization | Everyone |
| Team Updates | Team | By team |
| Watercooler | Organization | Optional |
Auto-subscribed channels still let members unsubscribe later, except channels marked Required in admin settings.
Measuring onboarding engagement
Use the analytics dashboard to confirm new hires are reading their welcome content. Filter by joined in the last 30 days and watch the open rate on your welcome post — anything below 80% is a signal to revisit your default channel setup.