When someone new joins your team, what do they need from you as their manager?
It’s not always easy to know what’s your responsibility, how much supervision people need, and how much time to give them to settle in before the real work begins.
In this episode of Pain Points we explore the dos and don’ts for managers of new hires. Get it right, and your new hire hits the ground running. But get it wrong and they may well be running for the door!
Talking points include:
- When have we been managed well – and not so well – as new members of a team?
- What are the challenges managers face, even before someone’s first day?
- Are there additional problems when you’re onboarding people to virtual teams?
- What are our tips and techniques for helping new people feel welcome, settled, and able to contribute quickly?
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Resources About Managing New Hires
Onboarding (Book Insight)
Virtual Onboarding (Article)
Managing Different Generations (Animation)
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