Hiring new employees is a good thing, and it should be an exciting time for any business – after all, it means growth, fresh ideas, and plenty of new opportunities as well. But how you welcome and integrate any new talent that comes along can make all the difference in how happy, satisfied, and productive they are in the long run, so you should ask the question: what can you do to welcome new talent? With that in mind, let’s try to answer that question so you know exactly what to do – keep reading to find out more.
Have A Good Onboarding Plan
The first thing you’ll need to do when someone new comes to your business is to settle them in and teach them the ropes, which is why you need a good onboarding plan to help that happen. Remember, onboarding is about a lot more than some paperwork and showing someone where they’re going to sit; it’s something that really sets the tone for a new employee and you’ll want them to be comfortable from their very first day.
One thing you’ll definitely need at this point is onboarding training; that’s what’s going to help your new employee feel at home and understand what it is they’re meant to do and, crucially, how they’re meant to do it. The training should be a mix of hands-on learning, introductions to various important team members, and you should also give your new hire time to ask questions – it’s better they know everything as soon as possible.
Assign A Mentor Or Buddy
Starting a new job can be daunting, to say the least, and having someone to guide you through those first few weeks or months can make a huge difference, which is why assigning a mentor or buddy to each new employee helps them feel supported and gives them someone to go to if they have any questions or worries about their work or the workplace in general. You can pick anyone who you think would be able to give advice and be patient, so it doesn’t have to be a supervisor either (and in fact, it’s often best if it’s not – your new employee will feel more comfortable that way).
The mentor can help your new worker get settled, introduce them to the right people, and give them some insights into how things work that they might not get anywhere else. Plus, it’s a great way to help the team work together better right from the start.
Create A Welcoming Environment
First impressions really matter, and the last thing you want is to make your new employee feel as though they’d rather be somewhere else because they may well leave quickly, and then you’re back to square one. It’s a good idea to make sure your employee’s workspace and desk is set up ahead of time and that they have everything they need so they can get to work right away (and if they’re a remote worker, that’s still important).
You could also give them a little welcome gift, like a company mug or branded notepad, that will help them feel like part of the team – it’s a small thing, but it could mean a lot.
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