This is a special, non-Wednesday post, but I simply couldn't wait until next Wednesday to share it. Why? This is my one-hundredth blog post. To some bloggers, this might be small potatoes. There are people who blog daily, or even multiple times per day, with new ideas constantly shaping into thought-provoking posts. And then there's … Continue reading One Hundred Thanks
Category: onboarding
What “Modern Family” Reminded Me About Onboarding
Did you happen to catch Modern Family last week? I know I did! It's one of my favorite current shows. Usually, I tune in for the comedy and the great writing, but last Wednesday, I found myself taking notes. Yep - I'm a nerd like that. One of the storylines in the episode featured Mitch … Continue reading What “Modern Family” Reminded Me About Onboarding
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3 Easy Tips for a More Engaging New Employee Orientation Program
Deconstructing and revising an Orientation program is no small undertaking. Trust me, I've been there! I'm often asked for quick tips or best practices that can be quickly implemented to an existing New Employee Orientation program. Keeping in mind that every organization and program is different, there are some simple things that can be added … Continue reading 3 Easy Tips for a More Engaging New Employee Orientation Program
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Too Busy for Onboarding?
Startups are interesting little things, aren't they? Growing a product and company, often from nothing more than a whim: "Wouldn't it be cool if we.........." (and a startup is born.) Before my current day job, I worked for a tech startup. The company was about 8 years old when I joined, so they weren't exactly … Continue reading Too Busy for Onboarding?
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4 Tips for Onboarding Millenials
Those crazy Millenials are everywhere these days, aren't they? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 50% of the workplace will consist of Millenials. As learning professionals, we've probably noticed the landscape of our organizations is changing. Are our programs changing to accommodate the generational shift? They should be. Consider your onboarding process. … Continue reading 4 Tips for Onboarding Millenials
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7 Signs Your New Employee Orientation Program is an Epic Fail
When did everything become "epic"? Epic this, epic that. It's become the go-to adjective for just about anything lately. Recently I even saw a sign in my neighborhood, directing people to an "EPIC GARAGE SALE". (I never saw the sale, so I'll just take their word for it). Take the expression, "epic fail" - I'm not … Continue reading 7 Signs Your New Employee Orientation Program is an Epic Fail
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5 Onboarding Rules for Hiring Managers
A strong relationship between a new employee and his manager is imperative to long-term success. The End. Shortest post ever. Okay, just kidding...there's more. Something I've learned about hiring managers is, while they have good intentions about bringing a new employee on board, they often just aren't sure about their role in the process. It's … Continue reading 5 Onboarding Rules for Hiring Managers
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3 Little White Lies Your New Employee is Telling You
Have you ever attended a meeting or training session, when the leader or facilitator asked, "Does anybody have any questions?" And you do, in fact, have questions. But you don't ask. I think we've all been there. For one reason or another, we don't always speak up when we are unsure about something. Or maybe … Continue reading 3 Little White Lies Your New Employee is Telling You
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A Few Words About Onboarding Jargon
I always get a kick out of articles that summarize the year's most popular corporate jargon. Having worked in a corporate setting for many years, I have heard (and, admittedly, used) many of the terms at one point or another. Come on, you have too. Admit it! Jargon isn't limited to conference calls and status … Continue reading A Few Words About Onboarding Jargon
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Improving Training Programs with Feedback
As learning professionals (or whatever hat we might be wearing at any given moment), it is our responsibility to assess a learning need and provide a solution. And, tipping my cap to my passionate learning cohorts around the world, I'd say we do a fine job. But, you know what? We don't always have the … Continue reading Improving Training Programs with Feedback
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