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Are you inadvertently undermining the success of your new hire? Here are three common mistakes employers make in the early stages of onboarding.
- Fail to prepare work essentials.
Before your employee sets foot on your grounds, make sure you have everything ready that he needs to perform his job: ID, desk, computer, phone, security codes, email address, system logins, parking pass and so on. A tiny welcome gift is also a nice touch—anything from a note on his desk to a company T-shirt.
- Keep the new hire’s arrival a secret.
Make sure you inform the front desk and the new hire’s department of the employee’s start date. Designate someone to meet her in the lobby, and make sure her manager or supervisor is available to spend some time with her the first day.
- View onboarding as a one-time event.
According to TTI Success Insights, the onboarding process should last six months. It should be personal, purposeful and focused on setting up your employee for success.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
To learn more about onboarding or see if you qualify for a free assessment, contact:
Tom Moellering, president
tmoellering@moellering.com
888-906-4111, x302
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