When new hires fail to work out, it’s tempting to blame the employees. Look more closely at the reasons your new hires fail, however, and you’ll often find some of the same problems cropping up again and again: failure to perform required duties, violation of company policies, and general dissatisfaction with the job. Not every hire will turn out to be a star employee, but instituting an onboarding program that gives every new hire a level playing field can go a long way towards getting your hires off to a great start.
Why Onboarding is Important to Employees
Starting a new job can be as intimidating as it is exciting. No matter how well-trained or experienced the employee, there’s a steep learning curve for every employer that can be daunting and confusing. An onboarding program that welcomes new hires by introducing them to the job description, the company mission, and policies and procedures reduces the risk that new employees will fail for two separate but equally important reasons: first, it helps reduce misunderstandings about their position’s expectations and company policies and procedures, and second, it demonstrates your dedication to employee success.
Why Onboarding Is Important For Employers
As an HR manager or hiring manager, you’re only too aware of the expense in cash and manpower that employee turnover costs your organization, not to mention the trickle-down effect felt across departments who are constantly dealing with a constantly changing workforce. Onboarding programs have been proven to reduce turnover numbers and associated costs by creating better-trained and better-satisfied employees. But a successful onboarding program is more than just a few days spent going over paperwork and policies with new hires; the best onboarding programs last for several weeks or months, during which managers periodically evaluate hires’ success and watch for red flags might that be remedied before they result in resignations or firings.
How Staffing Firms Can Help
Creating a great onboarding program can seem like a Herculean task — unless you let a staffing firm help! The staffing experts at Staffing Partners can merge your onboarding program with your hiring process, weeding out unqualified applicants and familiarizing employees with the key aspects of the job before they ever enter your door. When you’re ready to get serious about an onboarding program, call Staffing Partners to see how we can ensure your new hires’ success from day one!
