{"id":22523,"date":"2024-02-14T13:47:20","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T18:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itx.com\/?p=22523"},"modified":"2024-02-14T13:47:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T18:47:30","slug":"client-self-onboarding-automation-personalization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itx.com\/blog\/client-self-onboarding-automation-personalization\/","title":{"rendered":"Implementing a Client Self-Onboarding Strategy: Balancing Automation with Personalization"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In many aspects of life, first impressions are important. Meeting new people, interviewing for a new role, even picking up produce from the grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same goes for software programs. And first impressions for software programs come in the form of the onboarding process. 86% of people say they\u2019d be more likely to stay loyal to a business that invests in onboarding content that welcomes and educates them after they\u2019ve bought<\/a>. It makes sense \u2013 if new users are trying a program for the first time and are given unclear direction on its use, their next step will be to exit out and never open it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipping a strong and clear client onboarding program is key, especially for programs that handle sensitive personal information. More of these companies, especially those in the massive payroll industry<\/a>, are leaning on client self-onboarding strategies<\/a>. Why? It allows users to move through the onboarding motions independently and often at their own pace, rather than needing support staff to lead them through it. This way, staff can devote more attention to other, high-priority areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s explore different examples where a healthy balance of automation and personalization will benefit your client self-onboarding program.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n Automation And Efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n

Employees are looking for quick answers in our digital, fast-paced world. If a program can\u2019t keep up, they\u2019ll turn to the next available option. Companies may retain a dedicated onboarding team prepared to help. But with automation, less of their time is required to walk a new user through their program step-by-step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automation tactics allow users to go through the process at their own speed. Some of these tactics may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n