Real-World Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Appical

Appical helped the Province of Drenthe improve onboarding for new employees. Before using the app, new hires felt lost and... overwhelmed. The onboarding app now gives information in small steps before the first day. This keeps new employees connected and informed. The number of questions from new hires dropped by at least 50%. The app gets high ratings, with scores of 8.5 and above.
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Appical helps the Municipality of Vught onboard new hires before their first day. The app gives practical info and answers... key questions, reducing first-day stress. HR and buddies save time, as new employees arrive prepared. New hires become productive faster and feel welcome right away. The onboarding app scores 4.8 out of 5 in feedback surveys, and new hires rate their first day a perfect 10 out of 10.
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Appical helped Waterschap Hollandse Delta improve new employee retention. Before using the onboarding app, new hires experienced silence between signing... and their first day. The app launched in four months and now supports both preboarding and onboarding. Employees rate the onboarding process an average of 8.4 out of 10. The app includes digital activities, e-learning, and feedback tools. Personalized onboarding helps new hires feel welcome and stay longer.
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Appical's preboarding app helped the Dutch Ministry of Defence lower dropout rates among new military recruits. The app provides tailored... onboarding content, checklists, and interactive features to prepare trainees for training and reduce culture shock. After a successful pilot in the Royal Air Force, the platform expanded organization-wide. New hires consistently rate the app 4-5 stars for preparation. The Ministry uses the app to keep recruits engaged and informed before training begins.
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Appical's preboarding app helped the Dutch Ministry of Defence lower early dropout rates among new military recruits. The app provides... tailored onboarding content, answers practical questions, and manages expectations before training starts. Piloted with the Royal Air Force, it expanded across all branches due to positive feedback. New recruits report feeling better prepared and more confident, with app ratings consistently at 4-5 stars. The platform supports both military and civilian staff, aiming to boost retention and smooth cultural integration.
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Appical helped Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM) keep new hires engaged before their first day. AFM used the onboarding app to... release information in phases, avoiding information overload. The app included quizzes, company values, and practical tips for new employees. Feedback from new hires and staff was very positive. AFM saw better engagement and smoother onboarding for 60–80 new employees each year.
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Appical helped Nationale-Nederlanden improve onboarding for new hires. The old process was just a quarterly meeting, often too late to... help. With Appical's onboarding app, every employee now gets the same information before and after their first day. The app is interactive and lets new hires meet their team and track progress. Managers and flex workers also benefit from the platform. Feedback from new hires helps Nationale-Nederlanden keep improving the process.
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Appical's onboarding app helped Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM) keep new hires engaged after contract signing. AFM faced the challenge of... overwhelming new employees with too much information on their first day. The onboarding app phased information delivery, offered interactive modules, and included preboarding features. New hires received practical details, company values, and wellness tips before starting. Feedback from both new and existing staff was highly positive, improving the onboarding experience.
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Appical helped Humanitas DMH launch an onboarding app for new hires. The app lets employees feel welcome before their first... day. It provides practical info, quizzes, and personal stories. Team managers spend less time on onboarding. Employees rate the onboarding process 8.5 out of 10. The app supports company branding and builds loyalty.
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Eurofins used the Appical app to onboard nearly 250 new employees in just three months. The digital onboarding platform helped... staff the largest Covid test lab in the Netherlands, processing up to 35,000 PCR tests daily. Employees from many backgrounds learned lab procedures quickly through interactive videos and app-based training. Managers spent less time explaining, and new hires felt welcomed and prepared. The onboarding program received a rating of over 8 from employees.
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Appical helped Amsterdam UMC onboard 1,800 new hires per year after a major hospital merger. The onboarding app launched in... just 8 weeks and supports 150 new employees each month. Employees rated the onboarding experience 8.5 out of 10. The app includes interactive tours, quizzes, and practical information. Feedback from new hires is used to improve the onboarding process.
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Appical helped Thermen Resorts create a digital onboarding and e-learning platform for new employees. The app delivers personalized content based... on location and role, making onboarding faster and more relevant. New hires access the platform two weeks before starting, helping them feel welcome and confident. Managers can track onboarding progress and update content easily. The platform supports continuous learning and growth for all staff.
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Appical's onboarding app helped Holland Casino achieve a 9+ rating for its preboarding experience. The app gives new hires, including... flex workers, all the information they need before their first day. It replaced an outdated e-learning module and integrates with the HROffice recruitment system. Videos, quizzes, and checklists make onboarding interactive and easy to update. Holland Casino welcomes 600 new employees each year and uses the app to keep them informed and engaged.
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Allianz Trade used Appical's onboarding app to support over 1,700 employees in 15+ countries. The company wanted a unified onboarding... strategy for new hires across Northern Europe. Appical provided a digital platform for preboarding, onboarding, and the first three months. New employees rated the app highly, with a 9.3 for usefulness and 8.7 for the welcome experience. The onboarding app helped Allianz Trade improve employee engagement and deliver a consistent experience.
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Appical helped Allianz Trade Northern-Europe onboard over 1,700 employees across 15+ countries. The company wanted a unified onboarding strategy to... make joining easier for new hires. Appical's platform provided a structured process, including preboarding, first day, and first three months. New hires rated the app 9.3 for usefulness and 8.7 for feeling welcome. Allianz Trade now uses digital onboarding to support growth and employee experience.
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AKD, a leading law firm in the Benelux, used the Appical onboarding platform to improve new employee integration across three countries. By revamping their... onboarding program and fully utilizing the app, AKD reduced practical questions from new hires and eased first-day nerves. The app provides clear information for the first three months, including training, office details, and interactive features. Monthly introduction days and ongoing feedback ensure new employees feel welcome and informed. AKD now sees higher engagement and smoother onboarding for its 180 annual hires.
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Appical helped AKD, a leading law firm in the Benelux, improve onboarding for new hires. AKD used the Appical platform... to share practical information and reduce first-day nerves. The number of questions from new employees dropped sharply. The app guides new hires through their first 90 days and includes features like videos, gamification, and a welcome video from leadership. Monthly introduction days and feedback sessions further support engagement and learning.
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Cygnific used Appical's onboarding platform to quickly hire and engage hundreds of new customer service agents. The platform helped deliver... information before day one, making onboarding less overwhelming. Interactive content and automated processes replaced manual HR intakes, saving significant time. Employees rated their onboarding experience one point higher with Appical. The app also supports expats and customizes content by location and role.
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Cygnific used Appical’s onboarding platform to onboard hundreds of new customer service agents quickly. The company needed to keep new... hires engaged in a tight labor market and reduce early turnover. Appical let Cygnific share interactive content before the first workday, automate onboarding steps, and tailor information by location and role. An A/B test showed that new hires rated onboarding a full point higher with Appical. The platform also saved HR time by reducing manual intake sessions.
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Zeiss used the Appical platform to improve their employee offboarding process. Before Appical, their offboarding lacked structure and clear feedback... collection. With Appical, departing employees can give feedback anytime, leading to more honest and detailed responses. The app allows for personalized offboarding journeys and automatic reminders. Zeiss now gathers valuable feedback to improve employee retention and the overall experience.
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Wortell uses the Appical onboarding app to help new hires start faster. The app gives candidates key company info before... their first day. New employees meet their team and buddy through the app. Wortell’s onboarding program, called the 'car wash,' includes digital and in-person sessions. This approach helped Wortell win the Onboard.Award for best onboarding in 2019. New hires feel welcomed and ready to work from day one.
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Royal Schiphol Group used Appical to launch the Schiphol Check-in app. The app helped connect 2,600 employees working from home... during the pandemic. It provided one place for updates, new rules, and booking workspaces. The app launched in just five weeks. Employees could give feedback, helping Schiphol improve the reboarding process. The mobile app made it easy for staff to access information anywhere.
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Appical helped Baker Tilly, a top 10 accounting firm, launch a preboarding and onboarding app. The app gives new employees... a personalized experience and helps them get to know each other. It makes the onboarding process smoother and more structured. Employees become involved and productive from day one. The app also lets Baker Tilly collect feedback to improve the process.
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Euro Caps used the Appical onboarding app to replace a static e-learning system. The new app offers tailored onboarding tracks... for office and production staff. Engagement rose sharply, with more new hires completing onboarding. HR saved time by automating welcome messages and reducing manual follow-up. Employees now feel more welcome and confident on their first day. The onboarding process is more personal, accessible, and aligned with company culture.
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