A practical guide to onboarding new colleagues
Onboarding a new colleague is not easy. It takes a lot of time, energy and preparation. Other work is ongoing so the goal is to get the new team member up to speed as efficient and quick as possible. The candidate is excited about his new adventure, perhaps nervous about all the new people and the challenges ahead and soon tired from the waterfall of information provided by his new team members. Here’s a practical guide to making onboarding process a nicer for both the company and the new team member.
1. Create an owner of the process
Onboarding is a process. Somebody needs to own it, plan it, maintain it and improve it. At Founda this is someone from HR. Depending on the size of your company this could also be a team-lead. The point is that someone needs to be responsible and accountable to see that the process is carried out correctly.
2. Prepare all hard- and software necessities
It may sound silly, but make sure all hard- and software necessities are ready to be used. Have the computer ready, make sure an email address is created and setup access to all necessary systems. If you have a nice welcome package, put it on the desk. This way new colleagues can start quicker and have a pleasant experience.
