Keep New Employees Enthralled

That honeymoon phase can last longer if you think more about those first impressions you give employees. In fact, one bad impression in those early days, weeks and months can cause new employees to bolt for the door sooner than you can imagine.

And that’s why you want to head off disengagement

and keep new employees enthralled.

Here are seven guidelines that will help:

1.Keep Up With Progress

Those first impressions last at least the first few weeks of a new employee’s experience on the job. So many people, experiences and processes will make an impression on new employees: It’s not just the new hire’s direct supervisor.

So when you’re the leader, you want to make a point to keep up with the new employee’s progress if they’re dealing with teammates and mentors quite a bit. That shows you really care about how they’re doing, and it puts your face in front of them so they don’t forget it’s you they work for.

2.Show Some Personal Interest

Showing more than a passing interest in new employees’ lives goes a long way.

People like to talk about themselves. Research proves people become more motivated and think better of others when they’re asked about and given the opportunity to talk about themselves. So ask.

Even better, tell new

employees a little bit about yourself, whether it’s pointing out a hobby or sharing a story about your family — especially if either is something you both care about. Letting new hires see you’re willing to show them a personal side puts them at ease almost instantly. It reminds them that they’re working for a human being.

3.Follow the Rules

If new employees are repeatedly told about the hard-and-set rules the company keeps, and the ones you’ve laid down, they’ll do their best to see they don’t break them even by accident.

So, if they catch you, the manager, regularly breaking those rules, they’ll think you’re too important to obey like everybody else.

Reinforce the rules by being sure to follow them yourself; it tells new employees they apply to everyone.

4.Be Mindful of Their Time

We know you’re busy. New employees know you’re busy, too. So they might be mindful of how much hand-holding they need before truly diving into their new jobs.

Be aware of the time constraints, deadlines and milestones they’re required to deal with to master their new positions.

If you start thinking that your time is more important than theirs, remember that their time is your time; they’re an extension of your department. Show them you’re willing to help when needed so you don’t impede their progress.

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Information provided by: HR Morning