How manual onboarding is slowing your business down (and how to fix it)

Manual onboarding is a tangled web of emails, spreadsheets, system updates, and last-minute scrambling to ensure devices, subscriptions, and access are in place.
The result? Wasted time, frustrated employees, and unexpected costs.

The hidden costs of manual onboarding

1. Delays and inefficiencies

Onboarding involves multiple departments—HR, IT, finance, and procurement—all working together. But when processes are manual, handovers are slow, approvals get stuck, and employees often start without the tools they need. This delays productivity and increases operational costs.

2. Human error and inconsistencies

Mistyped information, missing approvals, and forgotten system updates are common when onboarding is managed manually. These errors lead to IT issues, subscription mishaps, and compliance risks.

3. Equipment loss and extra costs

Without an automated tracking system, devices and assets can easily be misplaced or unaccounted for during offboarding. This leads to unnecessary repurchases, lost leasing returns, and extra administrative work.

The first impression problem

A confusing and inefficient onboarding experience leaves a lasting impression. Employees who face delays, lack the necessary tools, or experience communication breakdowns from day one are more likely to feel disengaged. This can impact retention and company culture in the long run.

The automation advantage

Skytech Control simplifies the entire onboarding and offboarding process by automating tasks that traditionally require human intervention. Here’s how:

• Automated subscription transfers: No more manual ownership handling of mobile plans.
• Self-service portal for employees: One place to manage assets, purchases, and policies.
• Automated asset tracking and callback: Ensure devices are returned and reassigned correctly.
• Pre-configured equipment on Day 1: Devices and subscriptions are ready before the employee starts.
• Automated approvals and system updates: Seamless coordination between IT, HR, and finance.
• Visual Suggestion: A simple workflow diagram showing how automation streamlines onboarding.

Integration without limitations

Unlike other systems that lock you into a single supplier, Skytech Control is completely operator and supplier-independent. That means businesses can integrate it with any telecom provider, IT supplier, HR system, or payroll software they already use. Making integration a breeze.

This flexibility ensures businesses stay in control while reducing administrative burdens.

This is just a handfull of examples of operators and hardware suppliers. Sky is the limit for what suppliers can be connected to the Control platform.

A smarter way forward

Onboarding should be efficient, professional, and hassle-free. By embracing automation, businesses can save time, cut costs, and ensure every new hire has a great first day.

Want to see how automation can transform your onboarding? Get more information here