Employee Onboarding Video Production
First impressions matter – especially for new hires. A great employee onboarding video helps new team members hit the ground running, giving them the context, confidence, and clarity they need from day one. At Wyzowl, we’ve been creating onboarding videos since 2011, producing over 4,000 videos for more than 2,000 businesses worldwide. We know how to make onboarding feel welcoming, informative, and genuinely useful.
We’ve created employee onboarding videos for companies including:
What is an employee onboarding video?
An employee onboarding video is a short animated or live-action video designed to welcome new hires and help them quickly understand your company – how it works, what it stands for, and what’s expected of them.
Typically between 60 seconds and a few minutes long, onboarding videos can cover everything from company culture and values to role-specific processes, tools, and compliance requirements.
They give new starters the information they need without overwhelming them.
They’re most commonly used in HR platforms, learning management systems, internal intranets, and welcome email sequences – anywhere a new employee is taking their first steps with your organisation.
Why use video for employee onboarding?
Traditional onboarding relies heavily on documents, presentations, and one-to-one time from managers and HR teams. That approach is expensive, inconsistent, and hard to scale. Video changes that.
Consistent every time
Every new hire gets the same clear, high-quality introduction to your company – regardless of when they join, where they’re based, or who’s managing them. There’s no variation in what’s communicated, and no important details accidentally skipped.Faster time to productivity
The quicker a new hire understands your culture, tools, and expectations, the sooner they can contribute. A well-made onboarding video compresses that learning curve significantly – getting new employees settled and productive faster.Watch it on their terms
Video lets new employees learn at their own pace. They can pause, rewind, and revisit content as many times as they need – which means better retention and fewer repeat questions for your HR team.Better retention from the start
Companies with a structured onboarding process see significantly higher employee retention. Video is one of the most effective ways to make new starters feel valued, prepared, and genuinely welcomed into your team.Paymentshield
Paymentshield has partnered with Wyzowl on multiple videos to explain their insurance products and train their many advisors on how to introduce the products to their clients. The videos have been used as internal resources to provide reference and help to the team.
We’ve worked with Wyzowl for almost 10 years on and off.
Their process is amazing and they do all they can to understand what is required.
They’re open to trying to do things differently which we sometimes required.
They take feedback onboard and deliver a finished product that works.
Employee onboarding video examples
From fast-growing startups to established enterprise teams, these videos show how animation makes onboarding clear, engaging, and consistent across every new hire.
New York Life
This onboarding video introduces new agents to the Worksite program, highlighting its benefits, earning potential and how it helps grow client relationships and build a successful insurance business.
Recycle Now
This onboarding video introduces new team members to service standards and procedures, covering safety requirements, collection best practices, reporting issues and maintaining clean, organised waste areas across properties.
LevelFT
This onboarding video introduces employees to the Level app, showing how to access earned wages early, automate savings, track spending and use budgeting tools to better manage their finances.
Taylor Wessing
This onboarding video introduces Reach, showing how employees and alumni can connect, share knowledge, stay updated and build relationships across the Taylor Wessing community.
Environment Control
This onboarding video introduces employees to the company’s safety culture, emphasising shared responsibility, ongoing training, communication and the importance of maintaining a safe working environment for everyone.
Kennion Benefit Advisors
This onboarding video introduces a new healthcare benefits program, explaining improved coverage, cost savings and how employees can review providers and share feedback before implementation.
How we create your employee onboarding video
Every employee onboarding video follows a clear four-stage process – with a dedicated review and approval round at every step, so HR and management teams can sign off before we move on.
Our writers create a custom script built around your company, culture, and the key messages your new hires need to hear. We typically run through multiple rounds of revisions at script stage – getting the words right before a single visual is designed. What a new employee hears on day one sets the tone for everything that follows.
We build custom illustrations from scratch – no templates, no recycled assets. Every character, scene, and visual element is designed to match your brand. You review and approve a detailed storyboard before animation begins, so the final video looks exactly as expected.
We have a roster of professional voiceover artists across dozens of accents, languages, and styles. Choose a voice that fits your company culture – warm and welcoming, clear and informative, or something in between. Music and sound design are added to complete the experience.
We bring everything together into a polished finished video. You review the final animation and we make unlimited revisions until you’re completely happy – then deliver the final files in every format your HR platform, LMS, or intranet requires.
Why choose Wyzowl as your employee onboarding video company?
Since 2011, we’ve helped over 2,000 businesses worldwide create videos that communicate clearly, build confidence, and get results from the very first viewing.
A Proven Track Record
Since 2011, we’ve created over 4,000 videos for more than 2,000 businesses across 40+ countries. Our clients include some of the world’s best-known brands alongside fast-growing teams at every stage – all choosing Wyzowl for the same reasons.Fixed Pricing. No Surprises.
Every video is quoted at a simple, fixed price before production begins – with no hidden fees, no scope creep charges, and no surprises. You know exactly what you’re paying from day one.Unlimited Revisions
We don’t cap the number of revisions you can request. Your complete satisfaction is built into every project, at every stage – from first draft script to final animation.Bespoke Creative. Every Time.
Every onboarding video we produce is created from scratch. No templates, no recycled assets, no shortcuts. Every illustration, character, and scene is custom-built to match your brand and speak to your people.The State of Video Marketing
We publish the annual State of Video Marketing report – the most widely cited research in the industry. Our clients benefit from strategies backed by over a decade of proprietary data on how audiences actually engage with video content.End-to-End Service
From initial brief to final delivery, we handle everything – scripting, illustration, voiceover, animation, sound design, and delivery in every format you need. One team, one process, one fixed price.Hotel Engine
Hotel Engine required a series of demo videos to help their corporate clients to understand how their software worked, and allow users to onboard by watching the videos. Wyzowl worked with them to fully understand the main features, and plan the series to make it user friendly. By capturing the process and adding a clear voiceover, the videos make navigating and using the platform a breeze.
We needed 10 demo videos done quickly.
Wyzowl really streamlined the process for us, saving us a lot of time and delivering a great series in a timely manner.
I highly recommend them for your product demo videos.
Useful resources
Explore these guides and resources to learn more about employee onboarding videos and how they could work for your organisation.
How to Train Employees Using Video (5 Ways + Examples)
A practical guide to using video across employee training and onboarding – with real examples of how businesses are making it work.
Employee Training Videos: 8 Success Stories From Real Brands
Real companies share how video training has transformed their onboarding and internal learning – with specific results and lessons learned.
How to Create Training Videos: Complete Guide
A complete walkthrough of how to plan, script, and produce training and onboarding videos that genuinely work – from first brief to final delivery.
The Ultimate Guide to Onboarding Users With Video
A deep dive into onboarding best practices – covering the techniques, formats, and approaches that turn new starters into engaged, confident contributors.
5 Stats That Prove the Power of Onboarding Videos
Five compelling data points that make the case for video as the most effective onboarding tool – backed by survey data from 216 respondents.
How Onboarding Optimises User Retention [UNIQUE DATA]
A data-backed look at how a strong onboarding process directly improves retention – and why getting the first experience right pays dividends long after day one.
Testimonials
Frequently asked questions
Got a question about employee onboarding video production? We’ve answered the most common ones below – but if you can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
What is an employee onboarding video?
An employee onboarding video is a short animated or live-action video that introduces new hires to your company, culture, processes, and expectations. It can cover anything from company values and team structure to role-specific tools, compliance requirements, and first-day logistics – giving new starters a consistent, engaging introduction before or during their first week.
How much does an employee onboarding video cost?
Employee onboarding video pricing at Wyzowl starts from £2,000 ($2,700) for a fully animated video, with a fixed price quoted upfront before production begins.
The exact cost depends on factors like video length, animation style, and complexity.
Every project includes scriptwriting, custom illustration, professional voiceover, animation, music, sound design, and unlimited revisions.
For businesses that need ongoing video content, we also offer subscription packages at a fixed monthly fee.
How long should an employee onboarding video be?
Most employee onboarding videos run between 60 seconds and 3 minutes, depending on the content being covered.
A welcome and culture video might be 90 seconds; a more detailed walkthrough of tools, processes, or compliance topics could run longer.
The key is covering what new hires actually need – without overwhelming them. We’ll advise on the ideal length based on your brief.
What topics can an employee onboarding video cover?
Employee onboarding videos can cover almost any aspect of the new hire experience – from company culture, values, and mission, to role-specific processes, software tools, health and safety requirements, HR policies, and compliance training.
Some companies produce a single overview video; others create a series of shorter videos for different topics or departments. We’ll help you figure out the right approach for your needs.
Can I get a series of onboarding videos rather than just one?
Absolutely. Many clients commission a suite of onboarding videos covering different topics – a culture overview, a tools and systems walkthrough, a compliance module, and role-specific content for different teams.
We handle series productions regularly, and our fixed pricing model works just as well for multiple videos.
Can the videos be used in our LMS or HR platform?
Yes. We deliver final video files in every format you need – including formats compatible with common learning management systems (LMS), HR platforms, intranets, and onboarding portals. If you have specific technical requirements, just let us know and we’ll make sure the delivery matches.
Do you produce onboarding videos in multiple languages?
Yes. We have a professional voiceover roster that spans dozens of languages and accents. If you need onboarding videos for a global workforce, we can produce multilingual versions from the same script and animation – ensuring every new hire gets a consistent experience in their own language.
What's the turnaround time for an employee onboarding video?
Turnaround time depends on video length and complexity, but most animated onboarding videos are completed within four to six weeks from brief to final delivery. We’ll give you a clear timeline before production begins, and you’ll know exactly where your project stands at every stage.
Can you match our company's brand and visual style?
Yes – every video we produce is created from scratch to match your brand. We’ll design custom characters, scenes, and illustrations that reflect your visual identity, and we’ll work with any brand guidelines you provide. Nothing is templated or recycled from previous projects.
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