Bringing a new employee into your company can often be a confusing, even intimidating process for the new hire. Even more importantly to you, employee retention can be strongly influenced by the new person’s experiences in the first few days of employment with your company. Here are some onboarding tips for construction firms that will help make a new hire’s initial experiences pleasant and efficient, creating a positive impression of your company and making the job transition easier.
Take care of the basics quickly and efficiently: All new hires have to go through the basics, such as filling out HR paperwork, going over company policies and procedures, and learning the layout of the building. Put processes in place that make these sometimes-boring basics as quick and efficient as possible. For example, create orientation packages that include essential paperwork, employee handbooks, and other information ahead of time so that no one has to spend time looking for needed material while the new hire waits.- Welcome your new employee: Make sure your new employee is introduced to the team he’ll be working with as well as representatives of important departments such as HR, payroll and training. Use your social media account to extend a broader welcome to new hires.
- Give new employees what they need to succeed: Start employees off right by giving them what they need to be successful in your company. Discuss your brand and company culture and make sure your new hire understands what’s expected of them. Identify your new employees’ strengths and skills and areas that may need improvement. Start training as early as possible and assign your best trainers to work with new employees. Issue equipment or other gear quickly and without hassle. Assign new employees a mentor or a “work buddy” they can go to for advice, insight, and answers to questions.
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Very well said David! Recruitment and retention of employees totally depends on the how the employer behave with the employees; the way they treat and greet is what matters other than their salary. It is not only applicable for construction industry but can be said as a whole for any employer and employee.