Leading Indicator #3: Employees Onboarded to the Initiative

Why It's a Measure of Success

Recently hired employees injure themselves at a higher rate than their longer-tenured counterparts. Getting these employees WorkReady from day one is critical, not just to prevent injuries, but to boost confidence, productivity and long-term retention. 

This article will cover:

• Three best practices for ensuring employees are consistently onboarded to the Vimocity initiative
• Resources to help you implement each of the three tactics
• Recommended methods your organization can adopt to measure this leading indicator

Note: Click the link for an overview of Vimocity's Leading Indicators of Success.

Tactic #1: Group Employee Orientation

By introducing Vimocity early, new hires immediately understand that readiness is part of the job, not an optional extra.

Implementation Resources:

• • 📖 Group-Setting Onboarding Guide: View the step-by-step guide on how to onboard employees to the Vimocity initiative

How To Measure It:

• • Nominal Yes/No: Is the introductory workshop a standing line item on the agenda of employee orientation meetings?
  • Quarterly audits of this metric are recommended 

💡 Tip: Schedule quarterly calendar or email reminders to check if Vimocity onboarding is included in employee orientations that occur in a group setting.

Supporting Data From Vimocity:

• • The employee app creation rate is provided in Vimocity's Standard Monthly Report

Tactic #2: Self-Onboarding Checklist or Materials

Include Vimocity account creation as an item on any existing self-onboarding checklists or communications your company uses to welcome and onboard employees.

Implementation Resources:

• • 📄 Blurb to Add to Employee Onboarding Materials: The following blurb can be added to an employee onboarding checklist or other communications that are regularly used to onboard new employees.
    
    
  • 📩 Employee Onboarding Email Template: The linked communication template can be used to introduce employees to the Vimocity initiative and prompt them to get started.

How To Measure It:

• • Nominal Yes/No: Is an overview of the Vimocity initiative and call-to-action to activate their Vimocity account included in the new employee onboarding process and/or materials?
  • Quarterly audits of this metric are recommended 

💡 Tip: Schedule quarterly calendar or email reminders to check if the employee onboarding process/materials include an overview of the Vimocity initiative and a call-to-action to activate their account.

Supporting Data From Vimocity:

• • The employee app creation rate is provided in Vimocity's Standard Monthly Report

Tactic #3: Movement Kits for Employees

Develop and maintain a standard process for provisioning massage tools to employees.

Implementation Resources:

• • 📖 Movement Kit Ordering Guide: View this article for an overview of the various methods for ordering massage tools

How To Measure It:

• • Nominal Yes/No: There is a documented process in place for employees to receive a movement kit and both managers and employees are aware of it
  • Quarterly audits of this metric are recommended 

💡 Tip: Schedule quarterly calendar or email reminders to confirm there is a visible process for employees to receive movement tools.

Related to

• New Hire Resources