Onboarding sets the tone for an employee’s success. It’s more than just paperwork and introductions–it’s about creating the foundation for engagement, productivity, and belonging. But how can you set your new hires up for success even before their first day of work?
Today’s guest will walk us through how to onboard a new employee from start to finish.
Meet Dr. Tiffany E. Slater. Tiffany is the Founder & CEO of HR TailorMade - THE human resource solution for small businesses and nonprofits. HR TailorMade partners with nonprofits and small businesses to provide seamless Fractional HR support for their teams. Dr. Tiffany has been an HR professional for over 25 years with experience in all aspects of human resources. She also has experience in a variety of sectors, including union and non-union, PK-12 public education, property management, manufacturing, and casino industries, to name a few.
In this episode, Tiffany and I discuss the essential onboarding steps–from pre-start logistics like swag boxes and tech setup to embedding a culture of feedback and performance management.
Learn how to keep your new employee engaged, productive, and excited from day one and gain practical tips you can implement immediately.
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Conversation Topics
- (00:00) Introduction
- (02:07) What really is onboarding a new hire?
- (03:43) Key segments of an effective onboarding process
- (06:44) Creative ways to welcome new hires on their first day
- (10:36) Using an onboarding checklist to set new hires up for success
- (21:30) Introducing your team culture to new team members
- (25:43) A great manager Tiffany has worked for
- (28:51) Keep up with Tiffany
- (29:05) [Extended Episode Only] How to incorporate feedback and performance management into onboarding
- (33:35) [Extended Episode Only] Making feedback a part of your team culture
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