It's not just about company culture. It's not just about getting comfortable. Or building relationships. Now, before the Culture Police (sounds like a mashup of classic 80s bands) steps in and calls me out, read on. There is a point: You hired that person to do a job. Giving him the tools he needs to … Continue reading Socialization, Schmocialization.
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A New Employee’s Bill of Rights
I'm a new employee with your organization. I'm really excited to become part of your team. You hired me for my expertise; I know I'm going to do a great job, but I still need your support. I need to know what's in it for me. I need to know where I fit in. I … Continue reading A New Employee’s Bill of Rights
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Orientation vs. Onboarding
Okay, kids. I'm just gonna put something out there: "Orientation" and "Onboarding" are not necessarily the same thing. There, I said it. Lately, I've been researching a few onboarding topics for a project I'm working on, and I have been admittedly disappointed in my search results. So many articles use terms like "orientation" and "onboarding" … Continue reading Orientation vs. Onboarding
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3 Onboarding Lessons from SNL
I love Saturday Night Live. Clarification: I loved Saturday Night Live. Now that I'm on the downslope toward 40, I can rarely stay awake late enough to watch it anymore, so I'm afraid I'm not as familiar with the show as I used to be! Now, before I start panicking because my birthday is … Continue reading 3 Onboarding Lessons from SNL
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6 Easy Ways Hiring Managers Can Make New Employees Feel Welcome
Hey, strangers! Okay, I know...it's been a minute since my last post. It's been a crazy few weeks! No excuses. Now that we have that out of the way... At the "day job", I lead New Employee Orientation every other Monday. Some people might see this as a chore; a necessary task in the life … Continue reading 6 Easy Ways Hiring Managers Can Make New Employees Feel Welcome
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An Open Letter to Hiring Managers
Dear Hiring Manager, Monday morning, your new employee will be walking through the front door of your company, eager to begin his new job on your team. How much time have you invested in planning his onboarding? Yes, you. How much time have YOU spent planning his onboarding? Notice I didn't ask how much time … Continue reading An Open Letter to Hiring Managers
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An Onboarding Parable
Once upon a time, many years ago, there was a girl named Susie. Susie was starting a new job. On Susie's first day, she had to wait in the lobby for about 15 minutes until someone took her to the basement (yeah, the basement). There, they had her clock in, and walk to a windowless, … Continue reading An Onboarding Parable
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Onboarding Concierge
Have you ever traveled to a new city, and worked with the concierge at your hotel? Now, that is a cool job. The concierge simply exists to make sure you have what you need to enjoy your stay. Reservations to a great restaurant? She's on it. Tickets to a show? Done. Got a question about … Continue reading Onboarding Concierge
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3 Onboarding Lessons From Fortune Cookies
I love fortune cookies. Now, I'm not a superstitious person by any means, but I always get two cookies when I visit my friendly, neighborhood Chinese restaurant Why? Well, I just like to have a back-up fortune, in case I don't like the first one. That said, I've seen many, many kitschy, quirky fortune cookies … Continue reading 3 Onboarding Lessons From Fortune Cookies
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Onboarding Surveys Tell the Story
We live in a world of surveys. Please answer our customer satisfaction survey. Please rate your salesperson's performance. Please tell us about your experience. Please let us know how we can better meet your needs. Please! Please! Please! Organizations are going to extensive measures to capture "the voice of the customer" - ponying up discounts, … Continue reading Onboarding Surveys Tell the Story
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