FEATURE: RECRUITMENT & HR And if you are giving an
induction to several new starters, then make sure you allocate one- to-one time with each of them. Introducing the new starters to
the team is vital for everyone but most importantly for the new employee. You may want to brief your current staff on how to be as welcoming and hospitable as possible. Try to avoid negativity from being aired inside the same room and tell your staff to engage with their new colleagues and if needed, initiate conversation and
activity. Just being a witness to or involved in what’s going on will give the new starters a valuable insight into company culture, and if you hit the right balance between
professionalism and fun, then it should leave a fantastic impression. Although it’s the employer’s duty to inform and enlighten, it is equally as important to gauge how the employee is feeling. Make sure
you set aside enough time and opportunity to gain feedback from new employees. There’s usually a lot of information to absorb on the first day, so don’t take things for granted, ensure you check they’re comfortable and give them the chance to openly speak about their experience so far. Also, this could arm you with the perfect opportunity to paint a long-term picture, which looks far beyond the first day and week. The extra mile? Further lengths can be taken to guarantee you’ve done
everything in your power to make the new employee feel special, wanted and motivated. New starter packs including snazzy gifts and helpful accessories can help you to stand out as a brilliant employer, and ultimately, cement the appeal of working for you. If you want to send out a good message to new starters and retain
the talent that walks through your door, then your onboarding process needs to be enjoyable, enlightening and an experience that will make them feel valued.
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