As the company grows, it is important to welcome new hires in a way that helps them feel at home. New hires are just as important as anyone else in the company, so if you’re not sure how to welcome them without being too overbearing, here are some general guidelines. Do your best to make this person feel comfortable in your office they will be spending a lot of time here!
1. Be Punctual And Organized
Being punctual is the easiest way to show your new hire that you value their time. When accepting new hires to the company, make sure to set aside a part of the day for their welcome. This will set the tone for how they plan on respecting your team’s time throughout the rest of their tenure with the company.
Make sure also to organize your day well so that you can keep your meeting with the new hire short and concise. This will make the first day go smoothly since there won’t be any unnecessary stress involved. There’s nothing worse than having a messy and unorganized employer who doesn’t respect their employee’s time. By keeping your meeting organized, you are helping to set up a stress-free work environment for your new hire.
2. Introduce The New Hire To The Team
When new hires come into the company, it is important for them to meet everyone. When introducing new employees you should be clear and direct. Be sure to tell everyone who the new hire is, what department they are in, and why they are joining the company. This will give your new employees a better idea of how big or small your team is, where their office space is located, and whom they will report to. If you can afford it, bring in snacks and beverages so that people have time to chat and get acquainted. This will help your new hire start making friends and acquaintances throughout the company, which could lead to new friendships or strengthens existing relationships.
3. Give Them A Tour Of The Office
If you have a big office with a lot of employees, give your new hire a tour. This will help them get to know where departments are located and what each team does. If the tours are too complicated for you to manage on your own, ask someone from each department to meet up for 10 or 15 minutes and show the new person around. This will help your new hire know where everyone is located and how they can get in contact with people throughout the company if they ever need to. Of course, you should also show them their working space that should be equipped with all of the supplies they need.
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