Onboarding is an essential tool in beginning an employer/employee relationship with respect and integrity. It is also a retention tool that many organizations use poorly, or not at all. And the unspoken reality is that some onboarding policies mirror the racialized dynamics of society, with some new employees onboarded with care, while others are put on the probationary track from their first day. What does onboarding look like in your organization? Do new employees have what they need to understand your organization’s culture and norms?