Course Description
Employees need confidence to be successful at their new jobs. Setting them up for success early can help them build momentum within the role. Onboarding continues after the employee completes the paperwork and orientation. They will need time to adjust to the company’s specific expectations for performance and behavior. One way to do this is through the buddy system, which gives employees a strong support measure. How can you make onboarding a rewarding experience for the employee? What can you do to see if your process is working well?
In this course, you will learn how to put new employees on a path to success. You will also learn how to implement a buddy system and mentoring. By the end of this course, you will be able to successfully onboard employees and see if your system is working effectively through feedback.
What You'll Learn
- Identify steps to set new employees up for success in their role
- Implement a buddy system and mentoring program for new hires
- Select the right tools and materials to provide to a new employee
- Evaluate whether your onboarding process is working through feedback
- Build new employee confidence and momentum early in the role
Key Takeaways
- Onboarding continues after the employee completes the paperwork and orientation, as new hires need time to adjust to the company's specific expectations for performance and behavior.
- Setting employees up for success early helps them build confidence and momentum within their new role.
- The buddy system gives new employees a strong support measure during onboarding.
- Gathering feedback lets you see whether your onboarding system is working effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I be able to do after completing this course?
By the end of the course, you will be able to successfully onboard employees and see if your system is working effectively through feedback.
What topics does this course cover?
The course covers the right tools for the job, the buddy system and mentoring, and how to know if your onboarding is working. It teaches how to put new employees on a path to success and how to implement a buddy system and mentoring.
What is the buddy system in this course?
The buddy system is described as a way to give new employees a strong support measure as they adjust to the company's expectations, and the course explains how to set one up for new hires.
Why does onboarding matter beyond paperwork and orientation?
Onboarding continues after paperwork and orientation because new employees need time to adjust to the company's specific expectations for performance and behavior, and setting them up for success early helps them build momentum in the role.
