Onboarding is important because it allows for new drivers to adapt to their new role, the company’s policies, and what the company has to offer. But a seamless onboarding process is what sets businesses apart from their competitors.
Remove extra tasks
The first steps in creating a seamless onboarding experience is to make the sign up process for new drivers as straightforward as possible by removing the number of steps required. You should only ask for essential information, making it easier for new drivers to get started quickly. Also, digitising the document submission process eliminates the need for manual paperwork and verification. Not only speeding up the onboarding process but ensuring compliance.
Quick and compliant background check experience
Technology is essential if you wish to provide speedy background checks that are compliant with government regulations and rules. Online platforms allow rapid cross referencing enabling a quick turnaround on driver verification checks. By using these tools, businesses in the logistics industry can significantly reduce the turnaround time for background checks without compromising on accuracy of legality.
Digitise contractual arrangements
Another area where technology can help to create a seamless onboarding process for new users is the digitisation of contracts. E-signature technologies make the legal onboard steps much easier to navigate. By presenting contracts in a digital format with clear, easy-to-read sections, you can enhance understanding, leading to quicker completion.
Perks to increase retention rates
Incorporating perks into your onboarding process can significantly contribute to creating a seamless experience. When new drivers are provided with tailored perks to their interest and needs, it creates a positive tone for their journey into your business, ultimately contributing to higher levels of productivity and job satisfaction.
How can Wise help
Wise provides innovative technology to companies that use drivers in their day to day operations – to save time, money and grow their business.
Through Wise’s onboarding technology, businesses are able to streamline their workforce and get their drivers out on the road as fast as possible.
The Wise Platform enables businesses to onboard drivers in as little as 10 minutes, through:
- Bespoke onboarding – We can customise your user onboarding journeys based on specific requirements your business needs for new recruits, such as defining steps, tasks and documents.
- Set jobs roles and employment journeys – Nearly all businesses consist of more than one role, whether you work with self-employed or employed drivers, Wise can collect specific evidence only needed for that role.
- Digital upload of background checks – Drivers are able to upload their background check information, for you to verify with a click of a button.
- Unlimited document storage – Each document and policy drivers have submitted and signed through their Wise drivers app is stored indefinitely on the Wise Platform, to be accessed whenever needed in instances such as requests from carriers or HMRC.
- E-signature technology – Through our mobile driver app, drivers are able to submit and sign documents, policies and contracts digitally – no matter where they are!
- Perks – All drivers have access to a full suite of perks at no extra cost: digital GP, mental health support, van assist and discounts and cashback.
We’re here to simplify the onboarding and driver management process. If you’re looking for more information, contact us here.
