The hiring process requires a tremendous amount of time and effort, but you’ve finally found a fantastic new employee you’re thrilled to have on the team. You might think it’s time to sit back and relax, but in reality, your work is far from done.
If your new hire doesn’t receive proper onboarding, there’s a good chance they’ll quit. In fact, new hires are 69 percent more likely to stay at a company for three years if it has a well-structured onboarding program, according to TINYpulse. A solid onboarding process will strengthen the new hire experience and increase the chances of turning them into long-term staffers.
The last thing you want is to find yourself back at square one, so learn how to overcome onboarding issues, instead of sidestepping them.
Create a Unique Program for Each Person
Each new hire comes to your company with a different background, so taking a one-size-fits-all approach to training doesn’t work. Assess each person’s skills and use the findings to create a custom training program that truly provides the tools needed to succeed in the position.
Institute an Open-Door Policy
Help new employees feel comfortable coming to you with questions, comments and concerns by establishing an open-door policy. Making yourself accessible improves communication and strengthens your bond. Starting fresh in a new company isn’t easy, so it’s incredibly reassuring for new hires to know they have the support of a boss who genuinely cares.
Make a 30-60-90 Day Plan
Starting a new job is very stressful. New hires want to make sure they’re meeting your expectations, but it isn’t always easy to know if they’re progressing as expected. Get on the same page by creating a 30-60-90 day plan that states what they should accomplish during each of their first three months in the position. This will help both of you monitor their development and make sure they’re accomplishing all training initiatives needed to enjoy a successful tenure.
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