Effectively hiring a new employee is important for
any company. How is this successfully achieved? The faster you get your new
hire up-to-speed with things the more productive they can be.
It’s vital to get to know your new employee
personally so they feel more comfortable at work. For example, take them out to
lunch one day or to get a cup of coffee. Be sure to ask them questions in order
to gauge how they are adjusting to their new job and work environment. See if
their job has been what they expected so far and if it meets all of their
standards. Make it very clear that honesty is critical with your new employee
and they should be open with you. In order to get them more involved make sure
they aren’t confused about their role in the company and that nothing is
unclear.
As the manager, offer your new employee actions
that could possibly make their transition easier. This will prove your
commitment to them when it comes to improving their performance. Discuss what
they are enjoying the most about their role, this way you are bringing up a
positive topic. This is a clever way to bring up their strengths if you haven’t
already.
Teamwork is one of the most important aspects in
today’s business world. Make an effort to introduce your new employee to their
colleagues. Start by inviting them to a group discussion or even set up lunches
with people you think they would get along with.
The first few months at a new job can be quite
difficult and sometimes uncomfortable to adjust to. By having occasional
meetings with your new hire and asking them these questions, you will see them
adapt much quicker to their new job.
Please contact Connor | Caitlin at www.connorcaitlin.com for more
information on successful on-boarding practices.
