The first days, weeks, and months are a pivotal time for the success of a new hire. The hiring manager plays an important part in setting an employee up for success because they know exactly what an employee needs to excel. After investing the time getting to know the candidate and understanding their strengths and weaknesses, the manager is in prime position to help get the best out of an employee. Research shows that organizations with a strong onboarding process improve new hire retention by 82% and productivity by 70%. Here are 4 ways to set up a new hire for success.

Depending on the position, wins come in different ways. Help your new hire get early wins to build their confidence. Assign them essential tasks to show them how they can make a difference at your organization. These can be wins in the actual work they will be doing or wins that are part of the culture.

Your organization has established a mission and core values. As you bring your new hire up to speed, it’s important to establish the “why” in everything they do daily. Help them align their personal mission and goals with the organization’s mission and goals. Part of giving them direction includes helping them prioritize the tasks that will make the most difference for your organization.

As a hiring manager, you have a lot on your plate. You do all you can to help the new hire but you are spread too thin to be answering questions all day. That’s why it’s so important to assign a mentor to a new hire. A mentor can answer questions, provide support, and help the new hire with the culture. In fact, 67% of businesses reported an increase in productivity due to mentoring.

Every job includes a learning curve. Whether it’s the software your organization uses or any other company-specific processes, it’ll take some time for the new hire to learn. Accelerate their learning by providing the proper training. Facilitate their ability to get certifications and any other qualifications they need to be productive.

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