New hire training is vital to the success of their role within the company. The training helps to reduce the amount of employee turnovers and increases job productivity and employee satisfaction. Here are eight tips for providing adequate training for new hires.
1- Start Before Day One
Send new hires a welcome email. The email should include any pertinent information, including parking, company policies, documents that need to be signed, and anything else to make their first day successful. Have their workstation ready with the necessary supplies. Have an email address set up for them and all training materials on their desk ready to go.
2- Enlist a Mentor
Depending on the position, a mentor can be someone from the same department or someone who has been with the company for a while. The mentor can be on hand to answer questions, explain different roles within the department and company, explain how projects are approached, and offer valuable insights.
3- Offer Support
Clear your schedule to offer support to the new hires during their first week. Also, ensure the new hire that everyone is ready to answer questions and provide assistance. Having help readily available will reduce frustration, potential problems are addressed quickly, and it helps to boost the new hire’s confidence. Offering support will help new hires to transition seamlessly into their new job.
4- Provide Regular Check-Ins
Schedule regular check-in meetings during the first few weeks. Check-ins will help to evaluate the development of the new hire. The sessions will help the new hire and supervisors to discuss problems, challenges, and achievements.
5- Outline Expectations and Goals
Setting clear expectations and goals keeps everyone on the same page. Starting with a new employee assessment may be the place to start. Determining their strengths and weaknesses will help to set expectations and goals. For example, if the new employee is not similar to the company’s software, learning the software becomes a goal. Creating a schedule of goals and expectations for all employees will help them settle into their new positions. Set a 30-60-90 day plan outlining all expectations and the goals to meet.
6- Plan Activities
Come up with activities to keep the new employee engaged and learn how to work as part of the team. Consider team-building activities such as workshops or outside activities like scavenger hunts or volunteer work. The activities will foster teamwork and keep everyone engaged. Another idea is to assign a project where the new hire is the lead. The project will encourage everyone to work together and provide a learning opportunity.
7- Explain the Company Culture
Spending time to train new hires is essential. However, educating a new employee on the company’s culture is equally important for their success. Understanding the company’s values and missions will help the employee gain insight into the company and their role.
8- Celebrate the Accomplishment
After all the training, it is time to celebrate. Once the new hire achieves all the goals successfully, make sure to recognize the achievement. Now is the time for a welcome aboard luncheon. The recognition and encouragement will help keep the new hires motivated as they continue going forward.