Wednesday, 3 May 2017

Treat New Workers As Valuable Members Of The Team By Using The Employee Onboarding Solution

By Kenneth Wilson


Most people face the first day on a new job with a sense of anticipation, excitement, and nervousness. The first impressions they get when they enter the company will have a big impact on whether or not they become long time employees or workers on the lookout for a new position somewhere else. Managers can make the difference with the employee onboarding solution.

One of the best ways to make someone feel comfortable is to acknowledge their presence. Companies that take the time to set up an orientation for new staff members tend to have less turnover and a more satisfied and productive workplace. The first time a new worker enters the workplace there should be people expecting him or her.

Meeting with the manager or immediate supervisor and someone from human resources is the best way to begin. There must a clear, concise, and complete explanation of the job and duties that go along with it. Everyone needs to discuss expectations, goals, and time lines. If the person will be walking into a brand new position within the company even more detailed plans should be discussed.

Not having the necessary paperwork ready to be filled out and signed will signal to the new worker that the management is disorganized and doesn't pay attention to details. It just takes a short time for the human resources department to put together a personnel file with the pertinent forms included. There should be an offer to answer questions if necessary.

It also sends an important message to the new worker when the manager or supervisor has blocked out a section of time to devote to getting the individual acclimated in the workplace. It is not impossible to hold calls, leave emails temporarily unread, and refrain from sending or reading texts while meeting with a staffer for the first time. It makes them feel valued, and it sends the message that the employer is interested and engaged.

Giving the new worker a tour of the office, introducing co-workers, and exchanging pleasantries gives new workers a sense that supervisors and department heads are happy they have arrived. Showing someone around the company does not have to take hours. It is often enough to point out break rooms, bathrooms and supply closets. Dropping by a new staffer's desk occasionally is another indication the manager is interested and engaged.

It is certainly helpful, and will save time, if the new staff member's work space has been stocked with supplies like pens, pencils, paper, staplers, and tape dispensers. The technical staff should have a computer ready with all the software necessary and connections to the network in place. Log in instructions and passwords can be given at this time.

The most successful companies offer employees more than good salaries. They also have important benefits and bonuses. New employees are welcomed and made to feel they are a vital member of the team from the first day.




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