So, you’ve hired a new employee—congrats! But before you hand them that company-branded mug and pen, let’s talk about how to make sure they actually stick around. Onboarding is about more than just showing them where the bathroom is and tossing them into a sea of paperwork. It’s an opportunity to set the tone for their entire experience at your company. Let’s dive into some best practices and share a few HR fails.

There are quite a few common misconceptions about HR, many of which stem from how the role is portrayed in media or misunderstood in the workplace. Here are some of the most common ones: