IT’S ONBOARDING PEAK SEASON!!

The global events industry is buzzing – it’s not just about what’s happening now, but what’s being built for the next 2 to 5 years. There is a wave of hiring updates here on LinkedIn, from companies preparing for massive upcoming events – local, regional, and global.

Here is a glimpse of some of many upcoming events, with ongoing hiring:

• FIFA World Cup 2026 (USA, Mexico, Canada)
• Milano Cortina 2026 – Ital
• Women’s Rugby World Cup 2027 – Australia
• FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 – Brazil
• Commonwealth Youth Games 2027 – Brunei
• COP 31 – UN Climate Change (UNFCCC)
• COP 17 – Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
• LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games – USA
• Brisbane 2032 – Australia
• Several major music festivals, expos and conferences, sporting events, and more all over the globe

With recruitment and workforce planning in full swing, systems get under pressure,  processes are rushed and inboxes get exploding. Most companies haven’t got solid people operations strategies yet, in the early stages, so onboarding gets pushed down the list. But skipping this now only adds friction, confusion, and chaos later. Onboarding needs to follow with intention and excellence.

Here are some important onboarding statistics to know:

• Only 29% of employees say they feel fully prepared for their new role and ready to excel after their onboarding. (Gallup)
• Structured onboarding boosts retention by 52% and productivity by 60% (SHRM)
• 89% of employees report being engaged at work following an effective onboarding experience. (Bamboo HR)

📣So, why does this matter?

Because the onboarding journey begins long before Day 1.

It starts now – in the planning, design, and intentional creation of the systems and experiences that will shape your workforce’s first impression and long-term engagement.

I’ve heard a new hire say once: “I felt quite lost and alone in my first week”. That stuck with me. It reminded me that onboarding isn’t just delivering a bunch of key information – it’s clear communication, strategy with purpose, enabling a sense of belonging, and community building.

💥 What rushed onboarding looks like:

• Scattered communication
• Generic “welcome” emails and standard introductions
• Confusion around where to find relevant information
• No consistent follow-up after day one
• Uncertainty around who owns what
• New hires feeling lost or overlooked

✨ What intentional onboarding looks like:

• Meaningful connection building from the 1st phone call
• Clear and straight-forward communication plan
• Tailored, warm welcoming briefs and orientations
• Meaningful introductions and team support
• Defined touchpoints for the first days and weeks
• Ownership and accountability built in
• New hires feeling pumped, confident and included

At Globeyond, we help teams design onboarding that’s structured, human-centered, and flexible – so new hires feel grounded even when everything else feels chaotic.

We specialize in:

• Designing and implementing strategic and tailored workforce and onboarding experiences for diverse, global events
• Adequately phasing the process with consistent, engaging, and meaningful content relevant to each stage of integration, including offboarding
• Supporting international teams and mobile workforces to connect and collaborate
• Managing global travel for small, medium and large teams
• Delivering experiences that boost motivation, confidence, and performance
• Virtual project and business management as supporting pillars

💡The takeaway?

The time to build your onboarding strategy is now. Because the people you bring in and empower today are the ones who will bring your event to life tomorrow.

Are your new hires empowered by day one – or still guessing?

Let’s make their journey count. Let’s create and deliver a powerful, elevated and meaningful onboarding journey for your dream teams!