The Critical First 100 Days of Onboarding — What You're Likely Overlooking That Could Make or Break Your New Hire After a new employee starts, the true "getting-to-know-you" period begins. It's crucial for both the employer and employee to make a positive impression during the first few months, as it will determine who remains with the company and who doesn't.
By George Deeb Edited by Micah Zimmerman
Key Takeaways
- Your long-term success, both as a hiring manager and as a company, will be decided in the first 100 days after a new employee starts.
- Remember that you only have one chance to make a good first impression both ways.
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You probably have heard the importance of the action plans of the "first 100 days" after a new President takes office or after you begin integrating two companies after a big merger, but I am guessing you haven't heard it applied to your recruiting and onboarding efforts with each of your new staff members.
In many marriages, couples date for years before getting married. In contrast, in recruitment, someone can join your organization after only a few hours of interviews, which means you are essentially living and working together from the start of their employment.
These "first 100 days" will dictate whether this union will work or not, and how you handle these first few months is critical.
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