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Why are we so bad at onboarding?

June 21, 2026 · 25 min

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You're starting a new job but you don't have what you need, or you certainly feel like you don't!

Why is this such a universal experience and why are employers so happy to leave people to sink or swim?

We dive in to the good, the bad and the ugly of onboarding and try to figure out how we can be doing it better, for bosses and for workers.

Lisa also checks in with the Australian HR Institute about new research showing the global "job hugging" trend has arrived on our shores.

Guests:

Dr Talya Bauer - Professor of Management at Portland State University

Sarah McCann-Bartlett - Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Australian HR Institute

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