Have you heard of Lesson.ly? This is an exciting tech startup, based in Indianapolis (where I happen to live). The good folks at Lesson.ly are doing some pretty exciting things in the learning and onboarding industry. If you have worked in the corporate Learning & Development space, chances are you've dealt with sophisticated systems, cumbersome … Continue reading Meet my new friends – Lesson.ly!
Category: onboarding
The Offboarding-Onboarding Connection
I don't often write much about my "day job" on this blog, but today is a little different. Today was the last day for a person on my team - she is relocating out of state for a new job opportunity. We certainly wish her the best! Even though we're happy for her opportunity, this … Continue reading The Offboarding-Onboarding Connection
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Onboarding: Some Assembly Required
My 4-year old nephew, Logan, is obsessed with "As Seen on TV" products. Really obsessed. How many 4-year olds do you know cash in their piggy banks to buy a Pocket Hose Ultra? Well, that's Logan. Love this little guy:We were shopping for his birthday present recently, and perused the toy and the "As Seen … Continue reading Onboarding: Some Assembly Required
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One Thing a Manager Can Say to Build a New Employee’s Confidence
Onboarding is a big responsibility, hiring manager. It's not enough to make sure a new employee has completed her paperwork and her direct deposit set up - you need to think about a number of other things: Training her for the role...integrating her with the rest of the team...introducing her to key stakeholders and vendors...showing … Continue reading One Thing a Manager Can Say to Build a New Employee’s Confidence
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5 Onboarding Challenges Hiring Managers Face (and how to overcome them)
Let's face it, hiring managers: Onboarding a new employee is a tall order. Its importance is acknowledged by most, but busy managers often struggle with providing a solid experience for their newest team members. I know, I can get a little preachy with hiring managers sometimes...like here, here and here (to name a few!). But today, I'm … Continue reading 5 Onboarding Challenges Hiring Managers Face (and how to overcome them)
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Disruptive Onboarding?
The expression "Disruptive Innovation" has been all over the interwebs lately. Are you familiar with the concept? It was first coined by Clayton Christensen, a Harvard Business School professor. According to Christensen's website, Disruptive Innovation "describes a process by which a product or service takes root initially in simple applications at the bottom of a … Continue reading Disruptive Onboarding?
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Top 10 Posts About Onboarding
It's summer vacation for phase(two)learning! For the next two weeks, please enjoy this recap of favorite phase(two)learning blog posts! Look for fresh, new content in July! If you've been following this blog for long, you'll know that onboarding is a topic that I could talk about all day. A solid onboarding program can have a … Continue reading Top 10 Posts About Onboarding
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3 Ways to Streamline the Onboarding Process
"I can't afford to spend a lot of time onboarding my new employee." "There is so much work to do, I need him to hit the ground running." "HOW long is Orientation?" I'm sure these thoughts go through the minds of hiring managers in organizations the world over. I know I've certainly heard statements like … Continue reading 3 Ways to Streamline the Onboarding Process
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Onboarding Table Stakes for Hiring Managers
A little tough love today...and I'm looking at you, hiring managers: Welcoming a new employee on the first day is your responsibility. Even if it's not spelled out in big, bold letters on your job description. Last week, I was having a nice conversation with someone on the subject of onboarding. He said this to … Continue reading Onboarding Table Stakes for Hiring Managers
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What George Costanza Teaches Us About Onboarding
My all-time favorite television show is Seinfeld. I own the DVD collection and have probably seen every episode at least a dozen times, but that doesn't stop me from stopping on it in a channel-surfing face-off. In fact, the name of this blog is, in part, a subtle homage to the show. With April 29th … Continue reading What George Costanza Teaches Us About Onboarding
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