Soar to Success July 2019

SOAR TO SUCCESS / Core Business Strategies and make them feel more comfortable with their new surroundings. Make sure that the new employee and their buddy have lunch together on the first day. You can also arrange one-on-one lunches and meetings for the new employee and others in the company who can welcome and integrate them into the company culture. 4. Timing is everything. Pay conscious attention to when the new hire begins their employment with you. If they start at a time when their manager is going out on leave, or right before a holiday, the new employeemay feel like their joining the company is not a priority. Make sure they have the people and the resources they need to get off to a good start. 5. Add a personal touch. Don’t make your new teammember sit in an office by themselves and fill out paperwork for their entire first day. Have themdo as much of the paperwork ahead of timeandspendthefirst coupleweeksallowing thenewbie toacclimate totheirnewsurroundings. Send personal emails instead of templates, pick up the phone, drop by for an in-person chat. By paying attention to your onboarding process, and adding a personal touch, you will create a welcoming environment that will encourage your new hires to stay.