Recently, I started watching a 1987 Classic NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics. Being the long time Georgia native that I am, it dawned on me that some things never change.  The Hawks lost in 1987 and 21 years later, they are still losing to the Celtics!  I wonder how many of you that are reading this blog are still sending paper to your new hires “20 years later.”  It’s time to go paperless — It’s time to streamline your processes.  Perhaps reading my Top Ten list will open your eyes and add a bit of humor to your day.

Top 10 Reasons for Onboarding:

10. You can throw away your 1978 Brother type-writer.

9. With the money saved on printing costs, the boss might even take you to lunch!

8. With all the time saved, you can actually finish that game of solitaire.

7. Hey! Has anyone seen Lucy’s new hire paperwork?

6. Uncle Sam will love you because all your Federal Tax forms will be compliant.

5. “No! No! No! I never even read or signed the Alcohol & Drug Policy!”

4. Your new employee might actually do “real” work on the first day.

3. No more nasty paper-cuts.

2. Al Gore will feature you on his next Global Warming documentary for saving all the trees.

1. All the friendly people at Emerald Software will treat you like Kings and Queens!