Sunday, April 30, 2017

Reduce Turnover And Improve Morale 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.

Nobody likes feeling invisible or awkward, if they are noticed. Receptionists should be alerted when a new worker is expected. The individual can be made comfortable and offered refreshments until the manager or human resources staff member comes to take them to an orientation session. Friendly and gracious behavior is a good beginning for companies interested in retaining productive and satisfied workers.

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.

Walking into a bare workspace can be overwhelming for new hires. To avoid this, the manager can instruct a co-worker to stock the desk with essential supplies like paper, pens, pencils, staplers, and tape dispensers. A computer that is already set up and connected to the network server saves time and is appreciated by the new worker.

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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