Onboarding Your New Hires

A new concept has surfaced regarding onboarding new hires.  While some of the concepts have been used for years, the stand out concept is that the entire company must be involved with the onboarding of every new employee.  Creating a sense of belonging on day one is critical to the employee feeling comfortable and learning the company culture.

Many of the elements of your onboarding procedure may seem similar to what you have done in the past, but pay close attention to how the entire company is involved in these steps:

• Just as you have always done, it is important to create a clear timeline of the new employee’s training schedule.  However, it is important to make sure that all departments are included on this timeline, including meet and greets with other departments.  The purpose of the timeline is to focus on acclimating the employee and company together, rather than to focus on performance.  As a result, it will build stronger relationships, which typically will foster a better environment for all.
• Once your new hire has progressed through the acclimation of the company and people, it is time to establish goals and expectations.  It is important to make sure the employee has a clear understanding of each, how to accomplish them, and their role.  Make sure you give the employee all the tools they need, which may include job shadowing, extra training, or more explanation of the position.
• Stress is the number one reason many new hires do not last at their positions.  It is important that you do everything you can to add a personal touch to the onboarding process.  Do not leave your new hire to “fend” for themselves.  Make sure the entire environment is welcoming, and goes above and beyond to make sure the new hire is comfortable!

Creating a welcoming environment for your new hire will benefit everyone in the long run.  Make sure that you pay close attention to your onboarding process and adjust it to include everyone.


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