Inc May 10, 2021 “Here’s How Google Knows in Less Than 5 Minutes if a New Employee Will Hit the Ground Running” “Oddly enough, the difference lies in what the manager does-not the employee” by Jeff Haden
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Google has “put some of its analytical horsepower into finding the best way to get new employees off on the right foot.” Here’s their five point list for a good start.
“Match the new hire with a peer buddy”
“Help the new hire build a social network”
“Set up employee onboarding check-ins once a month for the new hire’s first six months.”
“Encourage open dialog.”
“Meet your new hires on their first day.”
In meeting the first day “talk about roles and responsibilities. Scheduling regular check-ins. Helping the person feel welcome and valued.” Managers that executed this simple plan onboarded new hires “about 25% faster-than those who did not.” Other pointers, “Explain how the employee’s job directly helps the business create and sustain a competitive advantage.” “Diagram the employee’s internal and external customers.” “Establish short-term goals, and set the stage for a feedback loop.” “Recap why the person was hired.” Highlight “the specific skills, experience, attitude, and work ethic that person brings to your team.”