Safari Solutions
“Tiger Eye Hiring …a better way to hire”
Hiring a new employee is a significant investment of time and money. Protect this investment by improving retention rates with a successful onboarding process. Onboard your new team members with the following ideas!
Ann Clifford, President
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Dos and Don’ts
Can you ask new employees about their personal life?
See answer provided below.
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Get “On Board” with 3 Easy Steps
An effective onboarding process can mean the difference between long term retention or an employee’s quick exit. Reducing costly turnover will have a direct impact on your bottom line. Address these areas to take your onboarding process to the next level!
1. First Day: Introduce new hires to the owner, coworkers, and employees that will be essential to their success.
2. Consistent Feedback: Have supervisors meet with new hires frequently. Weekly overview meetings for the first month, and monthly meetings for the first six-months are recommended.
3. Tools of the Trade: Provide essential tools that are needed to work effectively on the first day. Work station, computer, and business cards should be ready.
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Onboarding Beyond Product Knowledge
The transition from “candidate” to “employee” is one of the most influential times you have with your new team member. Like students on the first day of school, new employees are excited and their minds are fresh. Use this time effectively to educate in areas beyond product knowledge.
3 Overlooked Onboarding Areas:
Industry Standards: Provide trade journals, industry websites, and other materials.
Company Culture: Set up informal meetings with coworkers and encourage discussions on “how things work” in your business.
Personal Development: Tap into new employees’ excitement as a springboard to top performance using web-based continuous learning.
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Your Viewpoint Matters
“Onboarding: Why Companies Fail” Lack of time is a key culprit for onboarding failures. Join the conversation on the Safari Solutions Blog!
· Visit the Safari Solutions Blog!
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Safari Interview Tip
Ask candidates, “How did your last employer get you up to speed on your job?” Don’t be surprised if candidates roll their eyes and remark, “I had to figure it out by myself.” If so, ask what training they wish they had received to get an understanding of the depth of desired training they would expect from you.
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Safari Success Story
Safari Solutions recently welcomed a new team member, Drew Smith. From day one, he has been receiving a robust training regimen including Lushin sales training and iLearningGlobal’s web-based professional development. As a result, Drew is already contributing at a high level and has become a valuable member of our team!
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Did You Know
Four percent of new employees leave a job after a devastating first day and 22% are gone after 45 days.
(Source: The Wynhurst Group)
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Safari Quiz
What percent of employees work for an organization at least three years when a structured onboarding program is in place?
A. 74%
B. 33%
C. 58%
D. 19%
· Click Here for the Answer
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Answer to Today’s Dos and Don’ts
Can you ask new employees about their personal life?
Yes, once an employee is on your team there are no laws regarding what can and cannot be discussed. Develop rapport through common sense relationship building efforts. Yet, be aware of different communications styles as some individuals will be more comfortable opening up than others. And, be careful not to create a hostile work environment with questions that could lead to accusations of harassment. Nor should you take any actions regarding their employment status (promotions, terminations) based on information you learn about their race, religion, or gender.
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Safari Solutions | 5655 Castle Creek Pkwy N Drive | Suite 200 | Indianapolis | IN | 46250
Safari Solutions’ recruitment process outsourcing services help companies hire better. Acting as a corporate HR partner, we help companies make educated hiring decisions by sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates with a high level of due diligence. Over 240 business owners have improved hiring results using Safari Solutions’ Tiger Eye Hiring™ process.