One of the best ways to manage your employees is to make sure they fit into the team seamlessly. When building a new team, this should be easy enough as everyone gets to know each other and they all start from the same point. However, it can become more complicated when hiring new employees. While your interview and recruitment process should identify the best candidate for the role, there is always the risk that a new employee can disrupt the fine balance of your office if they don’t integrate. You must avoid this, so consider this advice for helping new employees settle in.
Provide Accommodation
If your new employee has moved across the country or state to take this job, you must assist them in finding a place to live. Some companies are happy to help new starters find rental properties that can accommodate them, as well as any family members if they have any.
This is a common approach when running an office overseas as it eases the stress of seeing several potential properties while also trying to work. If you have employees that live in the same building, you can recommend this as an option, although they are under no obligation to take it.
Pair Them With Other Employees
A strong onboarding buddy program is vital for helping employees integrate into a new role and environment. But, you must be cautious about which employee you pair them alongside. You don’t want to put them with a potentially negative influence, but you also should avoid anyone who might want to hinder your new hire.
It’s best to choose a popular and reliable employee without relying on anyone in a management position. Ideally, this should be someone who does round-about the same job so they can offer advice and show them the ropes. Consider hiring commission sales agents as an option.
Schedule Catch-Ups
It’s easy for managers to become swept up in all the goings-on of the business, which means you might forget about your new hire. Scheduling catch-ups over the first few weeks of their career with your company can help you keep an eye on their progress and help them with any queries.
You can also offer this opportunity in a social setting. After-work drinks or dinner can give the employee a chance to relax and speak candidly about their experiences so far, which allows you to help them overcome any issues.
Ask Their Advice
You may remember your first few weeks at a new job. Do you recall how you didn’t feel involved because people assumed you didn’t have anything to offer in meetings? This is an issue that can plague many new hires, but they can often have valuable insight that could encourage a new perspective.
If you have trouble with projects and are unsure how to approach them correctly, ask the advice of your new hire. Even if the advice isn’t suitable, it gives them the confidence to voice their opinion in the future and they might provide something that was staring you in the face all along.
Settled
A settled employee will find it easier to hit the ground running and make an immediate (positive) impact on your team. While some of your employees may be uncertain initially, allowing them time to get to know their new colleagues will make it easier to build a strong and respectful rapport that enables your company to thrive.