5 Ways to Improve Your Employee Onboarding Process
Do you remember your first day on a new job? Most new hires are anxious the first time they pull up to a new workplace. Although they've already landed a position with your company, they still have a lot to prove to you, the boss, and to their new teammates. To help your new hires ease into their roles, here are five ways to improve your onboarding process:
1. Send documentation ahead of time
Before your new hire gets to the office, warm them up to your company by sharing documentation about your business. By giving them information about what they can expect, such as dress code, processes, and the people they'll be working with, they'll feel like a part of the team before they even start the first day.
2. Share the news with the rest of the team
Perhaps one of the best ways to make your new hire feel welcome in your company is to share the big news. Don't make them introduce themselves to the staff. Show them you're welcoming them on board with open arms by making an announcement and the introductions instead.
3. Give a full tour
You've walked these halls for years, but to your new hire, it's all foreign. Show them everything they need to know on a tour of your office. Some of the most crucial areas of your business will be the bathroom, break room, and where they are to store their personal belongings.
4. Start small
Don't let the training get too far ahead before you're sure your new hire has caught on. Start with small, bite-sized assignments to help them ease into their new role. They won't feel overwhelmed this way.
5. Have some fun
In all, the process should be fun and exciting for your new hires. Start their job off on the right foot by making the onboarding process engaging and entertaining. They'll appreciate the lighthearted spirit on a day when their nerves are undoubtedly high-strung, and you'll appreciate the entertainment during what could become a repetitive process.
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