Nigeria, June 4 -- Every organisation wants talented employees. Yet, in many workplaces, the greatest obstacle to a new hire's success is not a lack of skills, inadequate qualifications, or unfamiliar technology. Rather, it is the attitude of some long-serving employees who, consciously or unconsciously, make onboarding a frustrating and discouraging experience.

Ideally, onboarding should serve as a bridge that helps new employees transition smoothly into their roles. Unfortunately, for many recruits, it feels more like a trial by fire. Instead of receiving guidance and support, they encounter indifference, impatience, gatekeeping, and, in some cases, outright hostility.

At a time when employers are investing heavily in talent acquisit...