{"id":15038,"date":"2023-05-15T14:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T14:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/?p=15038"},"modified":"2023-05-15T14:00:59","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T14:00:59","slug":"employee-life-cycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/employee-life-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"The comprehensive employee life cycle guide (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is one of the most overlooked yet powerful aspects of your organization? It\u2019s likely to be the employee life cycle. This concept covers the employee experience as new candidates go from interview to onboarding and offboarding.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each step influences how your organization is viewed by existing staff, new hires, and, crucially, departing employees. Your organization will thrive by incorporating the employee life cycle into all business processes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img height=\"520\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/McKinsey-illustrates-this-point-with-its-2022-study_76654cb9.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=520&#038;crop=1\" alt=\"McKinsey illustrates this point with its 2022 study\" class=\"wp-image-16283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/McKinsey-illustrates-this-point-with-its-2022-study_76654cb9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/McKinsey-illustrates-this-point-with-its-2022-study_76654cb9.jpg?resize=300,152 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/McKinsey-illustrates-this-point-with-its-2022-study_76654cb9.jpg?resize=1024,520 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/people-and-organizational-performance\/our-insights\/the-organization-blog\/bolder-recruitment-efforts-can-benefit-organizations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McKinsey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> illustrates this point with its 2022 study, which shows that <\/span><b>bold changes which close the skill gap, such as promotions and professional development, can result in better skills and a 30% higher salary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on average. These bold changes can lead to staff remaining or departing a company, highlighting the importance of successful employee life cycle management.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These points form the basis for this article, covering the following aspects of the employee life cycle:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the employee life cycle?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who does the employee life cycle impact?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why design an employee life cycle strategy?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the Six Stages of the Employee Life Cycle Model?&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s begin with a definition.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is the employee life cycle?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img height=\"708\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-is-the-employee-life-cycle_-1_77654cb9.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=708&#038;crop=1\" alt=\"What is the employee life cycle_\" class=\"wp-image-16284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-is-the-employee-life-cycle_-1_77654cb9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-is-the-employee-life-cycle_-1_77654cb9.jpg?resize=300,208 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-is-the-employee-life-cycle_-1_77654cb9.jpg?resize=1024,708 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies use the employee life cycle model to identify and articulate each critical stage that individual experiences while working at their business. These include attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and separation\u2014all necessary for successful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/glossary\/employee-experience-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee experience management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Who does the employee life cycle impact?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone is the short answer to who impacts the employee life cycle. When an employee goes through the life cycle stages, other employees observe the process, coloring their perception of the organization, which often influences decisions to stay or depart.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The life cycle also impacts the employer when employees make decisions about working toward promotions or departing. And finally, the life cycle implications for c-suites who are under pressure to ensure employees receive the best experience as part of their employee life cycle management responsibilities so staff continue to work there.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are why it is essential for staff at every level, including CEOs, to understand the importance of the employee life cycle: An organization includes individuals who need support and a positive experience to encourage them to remain at their organization long term.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Why design an employee lifecycle strategy?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img height=\"818\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Why-design-an-employee-lifecycle-strategy_-1_65654cb9.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=818&#038;crop=1\" alt=\"Why design an employee lifecycle strategy_\" class=\"wp-image-16285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Why-design-an-employee-lifecycle-strategy_-1_65654cb9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Why-design-an-employee-lifecycle-strategy_-1_65654cb9.jpg?resize=300,240 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Why-design-an-employee-lifecycle-strategy_-1_65654cb9.jpg?resize=1024,818 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employee life cycle model is critical to the success of each employee\u2019s journey, as it pushes you to assess and enhance the experience of your employees during each stage. When workers have a positive experience with your business, they will be more inclined to stay employed with you &#8211; raising retention levels drastically while reducing turnover costs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-driven innovation and optimized performance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance regulation.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved real-time analytics.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimized development and productivity with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/training-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">training software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved market visibility.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure data storage.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centralized HR processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To design an employee life cycle strategy, you must first know the six stages of this cycle.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What are the 6 stages of the employee life cycle model?&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img height=\"626\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-are-the-6-stages-of-the-employee-life-cycle-model__93654cb9.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=626&#038;crop=1\" alt=\"What are the 6 stages of the employee life cycle model_\" class=\"wp-image-16287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-are-the-6-stages-of-the-employee-life-cycle-model__93654cb9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-are-the-6-stages-of-the-employee-life-cycle-model__93654cb9.jpg?resize=300,184 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-are-the-6-stages-of-the-employee-life-cycle-model__93654cb9.jpg?resize=1024,626 1024w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/What-are-the-6-stages-of-the-employee-life-cycle-model__93654cb9.jpg?resize=80,50 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the six stages of the employee life cycle will ensure you give your staff the best employee experience. The first of these stages involves first impressions as you begin to attract talent to your organization.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. First impressions: Attracting talent<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your relationship with an employee begins long before they come to work. It is the first time they hear about your company through employer branding. That is when the relationship starts.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img height=\"519\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Statista-shows-that-in-the-US-in-2022_55654cba.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=519&#038;crop=1\" alt=\"Statista shows that in the US in 2022\" class=\"wp-image-16288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Statista-shows-that-in-the-US-in-2022_55654cba.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Statista-shows-that-in-the-US-in-2022_55654cba.jpg?resize=300,152 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Statista-shows-that-in-the-US-in-2022_55654cba.jpg?resize=1024,519 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1320225\/leading-reasons-finding-new-job-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1320225\/leading-reasons-finding-new-job-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statista<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that <\/span><b>in the US in 2022, 47% found a new job seeking better hours or pay, and 27% sought better career opportunities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Anticipate and negate these reasons for employees to depart by knowing what is important to them and delivering on these needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR leaders know it is essential to make a good company culture. The cultural web model shows how rules and stories can affect how people work together. Show this culture to others as you advertise your employer brand&#8217;s positives. Candidates will want to work for you because of your salary, job title, and how they feel about your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Best approach:<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testimonies from past or present employees are invaluable, which might explain why GlassDoor remains so popular. But forward-thinking job applicants will also study other aspects of your organization, such as your:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equality and diversity policies.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health approaches at work.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maternity leave protocols.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overtime expectations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sick pay regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unpaid leave.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work-life balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best approach is to ensure these policies are fair and attractive for new candidates and available for them to access in a transparent form online.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Acquiring top talent: Recruitment<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following step in the employee life cycle is recruitment. This critical process should be handled with great care &#8211; regardless if you decide to do it traditionally or rely on tools. How well the organization treats prospective employees during this journey will permanently impact their view of your business. It\u2019s also helpful to acquire employee feedback from every new hire to constantly improve the recruitment process and keep it current.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Best approach:<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find the right candidate for your position, <\/span><b>use multiple platforms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and widen your reach. Don&#8217;t be limited by using only a few media platforms; expanding to more can increase your chances of locating excellent applicants. Additionally, don&#8217;t forget about advertising within or through your existing staff to promote from within or encourage <\/span><b>employee referrals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. The best start: Onboarding<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you start a new job, it can be exciting. Make people feel happy when they join. Help them feel comfortable and make a difference for the company. You have hope and ideas for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/glossary\/employee-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee onboarding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps new employees get to know others who work with them. One way to do this is by discussing essential things with your company. These things are called core values.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to show these values during onboarding is by using a digital adoption platform (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/digital-adoption-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) that supports efficient and personalized learning, especially useful during video onboarding sessions that have become more popular since the Covid-19 lockdowns.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a robust process for when new employees join the company is crucial as it establishes their expectations for the experience they can expect as they complete their life cycle at their new company.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Best approach:<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/best-practices-for-onboarding-employees-to-new-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onboarding best practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involve setting up a way to measure how well people do their jobs as part of an appraisal system helps people work better and lets them know what they need to do and the rewards they can expect for doing a great job. Do not start this process immediately, but tell your team about it soon so everyone knows what their new organization expects of them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show employees how to be successful. Performance management cycles help workers understand what the company wants in the short and long term. Doing so allows everyone to work together towards a common goal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your company should tell people what it believes in and wants to do. For example, WalkMe&#8217;s values are empowering progress, customer centricity, a can-do attitude, communicating empathy and intent, and leading from eye level.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. Keeping top talent: Retention<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/glossary\/employee-retention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee retention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an essential part of employee life cycle management. If employees work for a company for a long time, the company might think that they do not need to show them appreciation anymore. However, employees need to feel valued throughout their life cycle to maintain their desire to remain at their organization.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, talking about rewards and recognition early as part of the employee retention phase is essential. Then, you need to ensure employees know what they should do to reach their goals and let HR know what they have done that was successful.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Best approach:<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is crucial to periodically ponder how to retain our employees and maximize retention rates. If workers are not completely satisfied, exploring ways of motivating them would be prudent.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>5. Encourage constant growth: Career development<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After employees are acclimated and content, consider how professional development can help you extract the most from, and offer the most to, your staff. Strategic investments in the employee development phase will surely bring dividends to any business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Best approach:<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask experienced coworkers to help new employees. Doing so allows new employees to understand the company culture and have someone to ask questions. Even if the questions seem silly, they usually aren&#8217;t.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage everyone to learn more and that they can do so inside or outside of work. For example, they can attend conferences, seminars, and &#8216;lunch-and-learns.&#8217; Doing so will help them stay updated with new trends and equip them with new knowledge. Everyone will benefit if they share what they have learned with others and use it to make improvements!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the budget allows, companies can pay for courses for outstanding staff. It shows that the company cares about its staff when it helps with training and learning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>6. Sweet goodbyes: Separation<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees make their own choices about leaving the company. They might want to move, find a different job with different opportunities, retire, or start their own business. Another company might also tempt them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the time to reflect on this experience is of utmost importance. A thorough <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/offboarding-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offboarding checklist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will provide invaluable insight into how you can optimize your employees\u2019 experience. It may also highlight areas where you can improve employment contracts or gardening leave policies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Best approach:<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the employee separation phase, it affects not just those departing but also their colleagues. Offering them a sense of security even after someone leaves and providing involvement in recruiting new personnel (where applicable) can reduce pain significantly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When someone leaves your team, try to look at it differently. The departing staff can still maintain a connection to your company. You could send them cards for holidays or invite them back to events. Ask them if they know anyone who might also be suitable for the job.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By taking this approach, employees develop into accomplished alums of your organization, and you lose fewer resources invested in training them as they continue supporting your company after departure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Invest in the employee life cycle today<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the employee life cycle is essential to achieving success in any business. The comprehensive employee life cycle guide (2023) offers a valuable toolkit for companies as they address the various phases of their employees\u2019 development, from onboarding and training through growth and career pathing. It provides the framework to effectively manage an organization\u2019s staff, improve retention, boost employee engagement and optimize production. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What is one of the most overlooked yet powerful aspects of your organization? 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