Onboarding and Employee Gateway Improve retention with employee onboarding software Isolation can slow productivity in the early days of employment – especially for those in deskless, frontline, or remote roles. Motivate and welcome new hires by providing a centralised gateway to everything they need. From the first log-in, ensure your people feel a genuine sense of connection and clarity, helping them progress to full performance, faster. Book a demo HR onboarding software that keeps new starters engaged Culture begins with onboarding. With our employee gateway, maintain momentum by providing a single, personalised destination for every update, resource and next step. Instead of overwhelming new hires with a mountain of content, you can focus on relevance and clarity, ensuring they have exactly what they need, when they need it. Whether they are in the office or on the frontline, you can provide a consistent, mobile-friendly experience that keeps everyone in the loop. See how it works Reduce early friction with a new hire onboarding platform We know that fragmented systems and endless paperwork can leave new starters feeling overwhelmed before they’ve even begun. With Oak, no one needs to suffer with “information overload” – everyone has a structured space that removes the noise. Offer a clear, guided journey for every worker – from office-based teams to deskless employees – without ever losing focus on what matters: making them feel supported, confident, and ready to succeed. See how it works Personalised onboarding pathways Tailor the onboarding experience for every role. You can ensure every new hire sees only what’s relevant to them, creating unique journeys for different teams and locations. Structured, self-service learning Let people learn at their own pace. You can provide a structured onboarding learning platform that allows new hires to access training and resources whenever it suits them. Nurture early connection Spark engagement from day one. You can use targeted communications and social tools to drive new hire engagement, helping people feel like part of the team immediately. Improve talent retention Make data-driven decisions. You can use onboarding analytics to see where people are getting stuck, allowing you to refine your process and keep your best talent. Consistent compliance Take the stress out of paperwork. You can automate approvals and tracking to ensure onboarding compliance is met every time, without the manual chase. Unified employee experience One powerful experience, felt by everyone. You can provide a seamless employee onboarding platform that connects your new hires to your culture, your tools, and each other. Powering high-performance cultures for some of the world’s most admired brands 32% Reduction in turnover Learn more 84% Adoption rate Learn more 90% Retention rates Learn more “ “The Hub is a central point for all employees to find everything they need. It’s so well embedded within the business that it is the first place people will go to. If it’s not on the Hub then the world falls down. It’s a must have, you can’t operate without it.” David Maynard Head of Central Operations Read the Pizza Express Case Study Get a demo now! If you like what you see, we offer a free and personalised demo service, showcasing our intuitive and easy-to-use platform. Tailored to meet your specific needs. Go Onboarding and Employee Gateway FAQs How does Oak Engage employee onboarding software improve new hire engagement? Oak Engage employee onboarding software improves engagement by giving new hires personalised landing pages, targeted communications and immediate access to the tools and information they need from day one. This helps employees feel informed, involved and included early on, reducing isolation and driving stronger engagement and long term retention. Can deskless new hires access employee onboarding software on mobile devices? Yes. Oak Engage employee onboarding software is fully mobile friendly, making it ideal for deskless, frontline and remote employees. New hires can access personalised dashboards, receive relevant push notifications and complete onboarding tasks, training and HR actions directly from their mobile device, wherever they work. How does employee onboarding software reduce early turnover and attrition? The first weeks in a new role are critical. Oak Engage employee onboarding software provides a clear, guided onboarding journey that removes confusion and sets expectations early. By helping employees feel supported, connected and confident from day one, Oak reduces early disengagement and the risk of attrition. Is Oak Engage employee onboarding software secure? Yes. Data protection and privacy are core to Oak Engage employee onboarding software. Oak Engage is ISO 27001 certified and follows best practice security standards to ensure onboarding content, employee data and confidential information are protected at all times. Can onboarding content be personalised by role and location? Absolutely. Oak Engage employee onboarding software enables personalised onboarding experiences based on role, team and location. New hires are automatically directed to relevant content, training and communications, ensuring onboarding feels relevant whether employees are office based, remote or frontline. Can I see a demo of the onboarding and employee gateway? We’d love to show you. Book a call with our team and we’ll demonstrate how onboarding works on the Oak platform and how it could improve performance for your organisation. Latest insights Go to insights Blog Oak has a new look We’re proud to introduce Oak’s refreshed brand – a new identity and sharper positioning that reflects this reality and reinforces our purpose. Learn more Guide ClearBox Intranet and Employee Experience Report 2026 Read the complete deep dive into Oak Engage’s capabilities from the ClearBox Intranet and Employee Experience Report 2026, featuring impartial commentary and real customer feedback. Learn more Blog Key intranet integrations for your digital workplace Eliminate dreaded tool fatigue and connect your tech stack so employees can access everything from one place. Discover the top 5 Oak Engage intranet integrations from Microsoft 365 to HRIS and LMS platforms. 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