The laborious recruitment process, which led to the hiring of a person in the company, is only the beginning. first weeks of work of the newly adopted person involve more work for HR. This is a decisive moment that will influence whether a worker after a final trial period will want to continue working in this organization. This is where onboarding comes in, which is the process of supporting the employee, which includes tamement with the new environment and implementation into responsibilities.
The results of the report “HR processes in companies in Poland” prepared by Antal and Macrologic confirm the effectiveness of such actions. They think it's close. 57% respondents recognise implementation programmes as a very important element. In contrast, the effectiveness of such measures is confirmed by the Aberdeen Group studies.
Based on them, it is known that 91% employees remain longer in the company if onboarding is performed during the initial period of employment. So the answer to the question of whether it is worth paying attention to this issue is itself.
Information is the basis
The company can make the best impression on the newly employed person by providing them with a set of practical information. A freshly baked worker should gain knowledge of the objectives and structure of the organisation, company procedures, detailed responsibilities, development opportunities, handling of workplace equipment.
This information may be provided by the so-called Buddha, or person, who was appointed to help the person employed to acclimatize at work. It should be a communicative man with extensive interpersonal skills, who will easily make contact with a new person.
In addition, he must know the rules of the company well in order to be able to answer questions asked by a new team member.
At Russell Bedford, we make sure that every new employee gets acquainted with the layout of the rooms and new associates. Delegoted person from the HR department shows the rooms, explains the rules operating among employees. What matters is the details...
The whole process begins already during the recruitment interview, during which the recruiter should talk about what the new employee will be in contact with, including, for example, the dress coda, the hours of starting work, bringing with him the appropriate documents needed to draw up the contract.
Such behaviors build a professional image of the company. Well conducted onboarding does not end after a few days. Most often, the completion of the implementation of a new employee is tantamount to the end of the probationary period, although it may sometimes take longer.
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It matters. first impression, therefore, when meeting new people, it is so important to have a neat look and, in the case of companies, to decorate the office as well as its atmosphere. At Russell Bedford, we make sure that every new employee gets acquainted with the layout of the rooms and new associates.
Delegoted person from the HR department shows the rooms, explains the rules operating among employees. Details are important, such as the fact that the employee can freely leave the official dress in the closet, and then change in the morning before starting work.
After the employee crosses the company's threshold on his desk, there is already prepared electronic equipment and all necessary gadgets to facilitate daily duties.
We also do not forget to learn to operate basic equipment located in the office, including a coffee machine, so that the employee can enjoy the day with a sip of aromatic drink.
A small welcome set for a new team member, made up of, for example, nicely packed corporate gadgets marked with a logo, can make the logo pleasant first Work day. Such a gift is designed to relieve tension and to assure the worker that someone is actually waiting for him. In addition, it promotes the company.
Remember to listen! It is worth finding out what the employee needs, what will help him to adapt more quickly to the new position he needs. It is also important what the new employee says about the organisation. The newly employed person is a treasurer of objective knowledge of the company.
With profits to organisations
Working in onboarding will ensure that large financial expenditure spent on recruitment is not lost. In addition, it will help keep employees in the company. It is better not to allow the loss of qualified people who could take important positions in the organisation and share their knowledge and experience.
Detention of a newly employed person will avoid further downtime in the performance of certain duties. In addition, the employee satisfied with the management in the workplace will definitely recommend the company, which will positively affect its image.