Würth offers a seamless, fully digital onboarding – both professional and personal.
Industry
Consumables, tools, and
machinery
Head office
Örebro, Sweden
Employees
400+
Customer Since
2021
“We save a great deal of time and hassle by onboarding digitally. Grade Onboarding truly gives every employee a strong start.”
Erika Kjellberg, Learning & Development Manager, Würth
Background
Welcoming new employees is one of the most valuable tasks for any organization. But for the HR and IT teams at Würth Sweden, each new hire also meant solving a complex puzzle – filled with manual steps, email chains, checklists, and a constant risk that something important might be overlooked. Erika Kjellberg, Head of Learning & Development, describes the situation: “From the outside, our onboarding process looked smooth – but behind the scenes, we were working hard to keep everything on track.
It drained a lot of energy, and we knew there had to be a smarter way.” Würth needed a solution that could deliver the same warm welcome – but in a way that was more efficient, scalable, and sustainable
Solution
The solution was Grade Onboarding – a digital tool that integrated seamlessly into Würth’s existing ecosystem and could be tailored to the company’s specific needs. The onboarding program was built step by step, incorporating videos, podcast episodes, training modules, and links to relevant internal resources. Continuous testing ensured quality throughout. Both the content and the technical flow – including email triggers, checkpoints, and manager dashboards – were carefully reviewed to guarantee a smooth experience for both new hires and their leaders.
“We wanted it to be easy to follow up on each new employee – not just for HR, but for every manager. That was a key requirement: onboarding shouldn’t create more work – it should save time,” says Erika. Let
Results
Since its launch in autumn 2021, digital onboarding has become the standard at Würth. Every new employee receives a tailored onboarding journey – automatically assigned, seamlessly initiated, and easy to follow. The program includes training sessions, practical information, internal resources, and concludes with a three-day “Take Off” event at the company’s headquarters in Örebro. Managers have full visibility into the onboarding progress, and the clear structure makes it easy to ensure nothing is overlooked. In parallel, role-specific onboarding programs are being developed to offer even more relevant support for each new hire.
The result? An onboarding process that saves time, strengthens the employer brand – and gives every new employee a stronger start.
“It’s not just convenient for us – it also feels professional. We often hear from new colleagues that they quickly feel informed and confident in their new role.”
Erika Kjellberg
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