Onboarding is the corporate equivalent of welcoming a new member to your group - but with more paperwork and fewer hugs. The goal is to make new hires feel comfortable, confident, and equipped to dive into their new gig. This year's trends in onboarding reflect the shifting nature of our work environments, with a surge in searches for remote employees and workers - suggesting more companies are willing to embrace telecommuting. Meanwhile, platforms like Factorial HR and Zenefits are helping streamline the onboarding process so paperwork doesn't feel like a root canal. And in a world where cybersecurity is all the rage, searches for Cyberark and Microsoft Defender show that businesses are taking extra steps to ensure their virtual doors are bolted shut. Whether you're a hiring manager or a new employee, it pays to stay up to date on the latest onboarding trends - after all, you never know when someone's going to try to lure you away with a better welcome package.