Employee
    Onboarding

    88% of companies get onboarding wrong. OnQuest transforms scattered emails and forgotten logins into a guided, gamified journey that new hires actually look forward to.

    New employees collaborating during their first week

    Quest Complete

    3 badges earned

    92% Satisfaction

    New hire rating

    20%

    of new hires leave within 45 days

    69%

    more likely to stay 3 years with great onboarding

    $4,129

    average cost to replace a single employee

    54%

    higher engagement with gamified programs

    The old way is broken

    ❌ The Checklist Approach

    • A PDF sent on day one that nobody reads
    • No way to verify tasks were actually completed
    • Managers have zero visibility into progress
    • New hires feel isolated and overwhelmed
    • Important steps fall through the cracks
    • No consistency across teams or locations

    ✅ The OnQuest Way

    • A guided quest that unfolds over days or weeks
    • 4 verification methods: self-certify, email, document, e-sign
    • Real-time dashboard with progress for every participant
    • Badges and rewards that create momentum and belonging
    • Audit trail and ledger for every completed mission
    • Consistent, repeatable experience for every new hire

    The Journey

    A first week they'll never forget

    Day

    1

    Welcome & Setup

    Handbook, tools, introductions

    Day

    2

    Meet Your People

    CEO meeting, team lunch, manager sync

    Day

    3

    Learn the Product

    Product tour, first customer call

    Day

    4

    Compliance

    Security training, policy sign-offs

    Day

    5

    Celebrate

    Reflection, badges, rewards unlocked

    Example Quest

    "New Sales Employee" at Aurum Software

    Here's how a real onboarding quest might look — structured by day, with missions that build confidence, connections, and culture.

    Quest

    New Sales Employee

    Welcome to Aurum Software

    5/12

    Missions

    Day

    1

    Sign the Employee Handbook20 pts E-Sign

    Review and e-sign the employee handbook & code of conduct

    Set Up Your Password Manager15 pts Self-Certify

    Install 1Password and configure your vault with IT

    Introduce Yourself in #general10 pts Self-Certify Social Butterfly

    Post a hello in Slack with your role, fun fact, and favorite snack

    Day

    2

    Meet the CEO30 pts Email Confirmation Connector

    Schedule a 30-minute Zoom or in-person meeting

    Team Lunch10 pts Self-Certify

    Join your team for a welcome lunch — on us!

    30-Min with Your Manager20 pts Email Confirmation

    Walk through your 30/60/90 day plan together

    Day

    3

    Product Demo Walkthrough15 pts Self-Certify

    Complete the interactive product tour in the sandbox

    Take Your First Customer Call35 pts Upload Verification Adventurer

    Shadow a senior rep on a live call and submit your notes

    Day

    4

    Complete Compliance Training25 pts Upload Verification Guardian $25 Gift Card

    Finish security awareness and anti-harassment modules

    Review Data Handling Policy15 pts E-Sign

    Read and e-sign the data handling & privacy agreement

    Day

    5

    Submit First-Week Reflection20 pts Upload Verification

    Write a short reflection on your first week experience

    Complete the Quest!0 pts Self-Certify Week One Champion 🏆 Bonus Reward

    Earn the 'Week One Champion' badge and unlock your reward

    This is an illustrative example — your quests are fully customizable to your organization's needs.

    Accountability Built In

    Four ways to verify completion

    Every mission can require a different level of proof. No more "trust me, I did it."

    Self-Certify

    The participant marks the mission complete themselves. Best for low-stakes tasks like watching a video or reading a doc.

    e.g. "Watch the culture video"

    Email Confirmation

    An approver receives an email and clicks 'Verify' to confirm the task was completed. Perfect for meetings and introductions.

    e.g. "Meet the CEO"

    Upload Verification

    The participant uploads a file for admin review. Great for certifications, training completions, and proof of work.

    e.g. "Submit call notes"

    E-Sign Document

    The participant must electronically sign a document. Essential for handbooks, and compliance agreements.

    e.g. "Sign the NDA"

    For Administrators

    Complete visibility, zero guesswork

    Managers and HR teams get real-time insight into every new hire's journey — from mission progress to rewards earned.

    Live Progress Tracking

    See exactly where every participant is in their quest. Track completion rates, pending verifications, and time-to-completion across your entire team.

    Full Audit Ledger

    Every action is logged — mission completions, verification timestamps, badge awards, and gift card distributions. Full accountability for compliance.

    Wallet & Rewards

    Fund gift cards from your organization's wallet, delivered automatically when missions complete. Add custom rewards like extra PTO or cash bonuses.

    12

    Active Quests

    94%

    Avg. Completion Rate

    847

    Badges Awarded

    $12.4k

    Gift Cards Sent

    The difference is measurable

    50% Faster Time-to-Productivity

    Structured quests guide new hires through exactly what they need to know, eliminating guesswork and reducing ramp-up time.

    3× Better 90-Day Retention

    Employees who experience great onboarding are 69% more likely to stay for 3 years. Quests make every first week great.

    83% Higher Engagement

    Gamified programs with badges, points, and rewards drive 83% more motivation than traditional checkbox compliance.

    Stop losing new hires to
    bad first impressions

    Every new employee deserves a first week that makes them feel welcomed, prepared, and excited. OnQuest makes it happen — every time, for every hire.

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