An Empirical Study on the Impact of Digital Onboarding on Employee Engagement and Operational Productivity in the IT Sector

Abstract

The rapid advancement of digital technologies has transformed Human Resource
Management (HRM) practices, particularly employee onboarding processes. Digital
onboarding has emerged as a strategic tool that enables organizations to integrate new employees efficiently, especially in the IT sector, where remote and hybrid work
environments are prevalent. This study aims to examine the impact of digital onboarding on employee engagement and operational productivity. Primary data was collected from 120 employees working in IT organizations using a structured questionnaire. Statistical tools such as percentage analysis, correlation, and regression were applied to analyse the data. The findings reveal that digital onboarding significantly enhances employee engagement, which in turn positively influences operational productivity. The study highlights the importance of adopting technology-driven onboarding practices to improve workforce efficiency and organizational performance.