Written by Lucihub | Jul 25, 2025 4:00:00 AM
How to Create an Employee Onboarding Video That Boosts Engagement and Retention
A Step-by-Step Strategy for Scalable, Multilingual Onboarding Video Production
In today’s hybrid and remote-first workplaces, effective employee onboarding is more than a checklist — it’s your first impression. And in 2025, the most engaging and scalable way to make that impression is through professional onboarding videos.
Video isn’t just a trend. It’s now a best practice.
In this post, we’ll break down how to create an onboarding video using Lucihub, why video onboarding drives results, and how to make your content global-ready with translations and native voiceovers.
Watch the tutorial above for a step-by-step walkthrough, then dive into the strategy below to optimize your approach.
Why Use Video for Employee Onboarding in 2025?
Today’s employees expect content that’s clear, flexible, and easy to consume — which is why video onboarding for new hires outperforms text-heavy handbooks and one-off Zoom calls.
Here’s why video works:
- Employees retain 70% of what they see and hear, compared to only 20% of what they hear alone.
- Videos provide consistency across departments and regions.
- Onboarding videos are available on demand, making them ideal for remote or global teams.
What Makes a Great Onboarding Video?
Not all onboarding videos are created equal. To be effective, your video should:
- Be under 2–3 minutes
- Focus on a clear, singular message
- Reflect your company’s tone, values, and branding
- Be accessible with captions and multilingual support
- End with a clear next step (e.g., “Meet your team,” “Log into your portal,” etc.)
- Want to see it in action? Watch the Lucihub Academy tutorial above to see a sample onboarding video built step-by-step.
Types of Onboarding Videos to Create
Whether you're onboarding one new hire or one hundred, consider building a modular onboarding video library. Each short video can address a different milestone or team function.
- Examples of effective onboarding video types:
- Welcome from the CEO or team leader
- Company mission, values, and culture overview
- “How we work” explainer (tools, workflows, expectations)
- Team or department introductions
- Office tour or remote setup guide
- Benefits and HR overview
How to Create an Onboarding Video with Lucihub: Step-by-Step
Creating a professional onboarding video doesn't require a studio or editing skills. With Lucihub, it's simple:
- Step 1: Create or Upload Your Script
- Use Lucihub’s AI-powered Creative Copilot to generate a script or refine your existing one.
- Pro Tip: Start with a friendly intro and end with a specific next step — onboarding videos with a clear CTA perform better.
- Step 2: Record or Use B-Roll
- You can record footage with your phone. Want to skip the camera altogether? Just upload your script and let us handle the visuals.
- Step 3: Translate and Add Voiceovers for Global Teams
- Lucihub lets you translate your script into 100+ languages and generate AI voiceovers with native accents, making your onboarding content instantly global-ready.
- Step 4: Lucihub Editors Handle the Rest
- Once everything is uploaded, Lucihub’s professional editors take over — adding brand polish, transitions, captions, and music. You’ll receive a fully finished onboarding video ready to share.
Strategic Tips for Better Onboarding Videos
- If you’re serious about improving employee engagement, don’t just focus on video production — think about the strategy behind your content.
- 1. Modular is Better Than Longform
- Break onboarding into bite-sized videos employees can watch at their own pace.
- 2. Speak to the “Why”
- Use video to go beyond the “how” and explain your company’s purpose, values, and mission.
- 3. Use Multilingual Voiceovers to Boost Accessibility
- Even if your company operates primarily in English, offering onboarding video translations for international hires builds inclusion from day one.
- 4. Repurpose Across Teams
- An onboarding video for HR can often be trimmed or repurposed for IT, culture, or compliance — saving you time and budget.
- 5. Reuse & Refresh Quarterly
Use evergreen scripts and visuals that stay relevant across hiring cycles, and plan quarterly refreshes for content that may become outdated.
What Sets Lucihub Apart for Onboarding Videos?
Most platforms offer editing templates or drag-and-drop tools. Lucihub goes further by combining professional editors + AI-powered tools giving you:
- AI-generated scripts, voiceovers, and translations
- Human editing for consistent quality and brand alignment
- B-roll + text-based cutdown options
- Team collaboration and approval workflows
- Fast delivery, even across multiple projects
Whether you film it yourself or just upload a script, Lucihub makes scalable onboarding video production easy and repeatable.
Ready to Make Your First Onboarding Video?
You’ve got the strategy. You’ve got the tutorial. Now you’ve got Lucihub.
Start small with a 60–90 second welcome video — or build a full onboarding series with our Creative Copilot.