Perfect Phrases for New Employee Orientation and Onboarding by Brenda Hampel & Erika Lamont

Author:Brenda Hampel & Erika Lamont
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: McGraw Hill LLC
Published: 2011-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

Perfect Phrases from the Hiring Manager to Encourage Success in the Culture

The hiring manager and/or HR partner play a key role in helping the new employee understand and adapt to the culture of the organization. These “getting the culture” phrases hold true for most organizations, but it is important to change them to reflect the actual culture of a particular organization as these coaching opportunities present themselves.

Input from a hiring manager should be focused on the department and the role as well as the broader organization. The hiring manager has the unique perspective of a line manager responsible for leading her team and delivering results. She is also the individual who will be evaluating the onboarding success and longer-term performance of the new hire.

Observe everything and try not to judge whether it is the “right” or “wrong” way to do it.

Assume nothing, ask.

Watch and listen.

Remember there is usually more than one “right answer.”

If you make a mistake, find out why and how to improve.

Speak up (or listen carefully) at the meetings you attend.

Make sure that you are clear about your role and performance expectations for your first 30, 60, and 90 days.

We are pretty formal (informal) here, so your communication needs to look like ________________________________________.

The way we use e-mail is ________________________________________.

Deliver on your commitments.

Expect surprises about your role, your partners, and the organization.

If you have a new idea, the best way to “sell it” is to _____________

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Make sure that you understand the history and ownership of anything that you want to change.

Early on, avoid high-risk initiatives; find “early wins” or “quick hits” to establish credibility.

It’s OK (not OK) to be late for meetings.

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