The Role of Organizational Culture in the Onboarding Process in Four Small IT Companies: A Qualitative Study

Proceedings of International Scientific Conference „ALFATECH – Smart Cities and modern technologies“ (pp. 232-238) 

 

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Maja GABOROV , Zeljko STOJANOV , Mila KAVALIĆ , Verica GLUVAKOV , Igor VECŠTEJN

 

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DOI:  10.46793/ALFATECHproc25.232G

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

In the context of onboarding, which is the process of introducing new employees to the organization, organizational culture plays a key role because new employees first come into contact with specific values, norms, and behaviors that shape the working environment in the company. Onboarding is a process that allows new employees to understand its goals and culture, and successfully perform their tasks. This study examines the role of organizational culture in the onboarding process in small IT companies. Through qualitative interviews with four IT experts working in different companies, the research presents a thematic analysis of how onboarding is aligned with organizational culture. The research results show the role of organizational culture in the onboarding process in small IT companies. Participants pointed out that onboarding is crucial for introducing new employees to the organization and company culture. Communication is recognized as a central element that helps define and maintain culture, while HR (Human Resource) departments and mentors are identified as key factors in the integration of new employees. Also, challenges such as mismatch with organizational culture and lack of a formal culture framework in small companies were recognized as potential barriers to successful onboarding.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

organizational culture, onboarding process, small IT companies, qualitative study

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