With office working still a way off for many organisations, how can the induction and settling in process be replicated effectively in this era of virtual recruitment? Jessica Mullinger looks at ways to address this dilemma

It is likely over the last 16 weeks that you have navigated the largely unchartered waters of virtual recruitment, but what next? What are the considerations when ‘onboarding' new starters in a virtual world? Early indications show that many workplaces will not fully go back to office-based working and this could impact significantly on the onboarding process. In local government where a range of stakeholder relationships are key to success, how can a traditional induction and onboarding process be replicated effectively in a virtual environment?