Your Onboarding Sucks Because of These Reasons — Let’s Fix It.

<p>I remember my first day at a new job.</p> <p>I had high expectations and the usual bout of nerves.</p> <p>I got in early and waited for my co-workers to show up.</p> <p>One of them walked in and said &ldquo; So you&rsquo;re the Sean guy?&rdquo;</p> <p>He then walked off to another meeting &mdash; No Handshake.</p> <p>I sat alone for most of the day and had to gradually ease into the team.</p> <p>Needless to say, it took me many uncomfortable weeks to finally settle into the job.</p> <p>While this might not be everyone&rsquo;s experience, it&rsquo;s important to ensure that your new hires have a positive experience during their first moments in your firm.</p> <p>This would serve as a solid springboard to get the best out of them in the short and long term.</p> <p>Here are a few tips to knock the socks off their feet:</p> <h2>The Call Beforehand and the Assignment of a Buddy</h2> <p>Getting a simple call from one of your new team mates before you join on the first day can make a world of difference.</p> <p>It breaks the ice.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@Sbloomfield/your-onboarding-sucks-because-of-these-reasons-lets-fix-it-34ccaa0d50db"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>