In today’s hiring wars, too many companies expend all their firepower getting great talent to apply for and accept their open positions. But onboarding is a critical moment when new hires evaluate whether or not they’ve made the right decision—and here many businesses drop the ball entirely. LinkedIn’s onboarding process is a shining example of how to make new hires feel welcomed, supported, and valued from day 1.Day 1Hiring the best people isn’t enough. To keep new employees engaged, make sure they’re excited about joining your company.In a typical new hire orientation the individual is flooded with everything there is to know about the company on the first day.Instead, aim to create an onboarding experience. The goal is to teach new talent about your company’s unique culture, values, and products. Employees should leave feeling as if they’ve made the best decision of their career.New Hire RoadmapOnboarding isn’t over after Day 1.Create a 30-day plan that takes new employe...