ANJALI BHARADWA

Effective employee onboarding has become a major challenge for many organizations in today’s business world. Companies often struggle with tracking the various tasks required to onboard new hires, maintain consistency in the process, and minimize human error. Furthermore, many onboarding tools require costly monthly subscriptions or complicated integrations, which can add to the workload of HR professionals and IT teams.

DMC, Inc. addresses these challenges with an employee onboarding solution that can be tailored to the specific requirements of the organization and configured to meet future changes to the onboarding process .  This solution has seamless integration to the tools businesses already use, such as Microsoft SharePoint. Founded in 1996, DMC, Inc. is a leading engineering consulting firm, offering a range of customized solutions for businesses in various sectors. DMC’s Digital Workplace Solutions practice provides a range of business productivity, communication, and collaboration solutions, from intranets and document management to analytics dashboards and process workflows.

Their customizable employee onboarding solution addresses a common pain point faced by growing organizations—ensuring that every task associated with onboarding new hires is managed efficiently. Built on Microsoft SharePoint, it allows businesses to create a seamless onboarding experience without needing additional software subscriptions, leveraging tools that organizations already possess through their Microsoft ecosystems. This integration with widely used Microsoft tools  eliminates the hassle of managing multiple platforms and incurring  additional monthly fees.

DMC developed the onboarding solution to address the recurring challenges their clients faced. Many businesses struggle to track onboarding tasks, leading to inconsistencies and human errors. DMC’s custom solution tracks these tasks and standardizes the process, ensuring consistency across the organization. Each new hire receives the same seamless experience ensuring that essential steps, such as setting up a workstation or arranging necessary credentials, are no longer overlooked.

In addition to task tracking and consistency, DMC’s solution can be custom-tailored to the unique processes of each client. Unlike other systems that force companies to conform to rigid workflows, DMC’s platform offers flexibility, allowing organizations to set custom stages for onboarding. Whether a company initiates the process a month in advance or on the employee’s first day, DMC ensures the onboarding workflow aligns with the company’s operations.

Beyond onboarding, DMC’s Digital Workplace Solutions expertise extends to developing employee portals and intranets, crucial tools for enhancing organizational culture and employee engagement. These portals act as centralized hubs where employees can access key information, such as benefits details, company policies, or HR updates, while also fostering interdepartmental collaboration and communication. By streamlining communication and resource sharing, DMC’s portals help reduce the burden on HR departments and enhance the overall employee experience.

One of DMC’s key strengths is its deployment and support process. The company takes a hands-on approach, meeting with clients to understand their specific needs, implementing the solution within their existing Office 365 infrastructure, and providing thorough training to ensure smooth adoption. This one-time setup guarantees that clients can maintain the system independently, with no recurring costs unless clients request further customizations.

A notable case study highlighting DMC’s expertise comes from the food manufacturing industry, where a client needed to streamline its onboarding process. Already using Microsoft tools, the client turned to DMC to implement a system that aligned with their existing IT and HR processes. The solution enabled seamless collaboration between departments, such as HR and IT, ensuring that new hires received the necessary resources without delays. With multiple stakeholders involved, the system offered transparency, tracking progress and sending follow-up reminders to ensure no task was incomplete. The solution has been in place for over seven years, keeping pace with the organization’s changing needs and consistently delivering a smooth onboarding experience for the client.

DMC, Inc. is dedicated to expanding its services and exploring other aspects of HR management. While the focus of this profile is on onboarding, the company is equally passionate about employee portals as a tool for fostering communication, engagement, and collaboration across organizations. By helping HR professionals integrate culture, communication, and resources into one portal, DMC empowers companies to create a more connected and productive workforce.

“I have been at DMC for 13 years helping clients create intranets that provide their employees with the information they need at their fingertips. It is one of our specialties.  We customize the onboarding solution to meet your specific needs, making it a fit for every organization,” says, Anjali Bharadwa, Senior Director, App Dev of DMC.

As a leader in the market for digital workplace solutions, DMC, Inc. distinguishes itself by providing flexible  and affordable solutions that are always adapting to suit the demands of contemporary enterprises.