You’ve gone through all the hiring process with all the hours of searching and the interview process. Now you have your newest member of the team! Taking on a new hire is often an overlooked step of building your team. The onboarding process is vital to the integration of the new hire into your team. A well-planned first day is essential to making your new hire feel comfortable and retaining them in the long run.
1. The welcome packet
Send them details on when to arrive, how to get there, and where to park (throw in a pass, if needed).This is especially important if your new hire is new to the city or area. Also, tell them who to report to that morning and how to dress. Go beyond just saying “business casual,” which means different things to different people, and provide specific written descriptions or photos.
2. The onboarding schedule
Work with the new hire’s manager to create a 90-day plan that includes goals and milestones. Set up daily check-ins and pre-load important meetings into the new employee’s online calendar. This helps establish expectations for the new hire and will help them excel.
3. The workspace
Make sure they arrive to a working computer, phone, and a desk stocked with the essentials. Ask if they need any adjustments to their work space, such as a footrest or ergonomic chair. An well set up work space will help your new hire hit the ground running and felling like part of the team.
4. The mentor
Choose someone that has organizational experience and can find answers to your new hire’s questions. Having a mentor can make your new hire feel at home and like they can have somebody to count on. It is important that all new hires have someone who can serve as a guide for the first 90 days.
5. The coworkers
Your new hire has just left their previous “work family” behind, which can be a difficult transition. Help them start the process of building new relationships by setting up lunches with their colleagues over the first few weeks. It is vital that the new hire feels they can fit in and are part of a new work family.
These five simple steps will set that new hire up for success. If you are interested in getting new candidates, contact us to get the top talent on the market.