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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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4. Encourage Them To Ask Questions

A lot of new hires feel nervous about asking questions, especially if they’re not sure if they should be asking certain things. This might make them feel like they’re bothering someone or that their questions are dumb, which is a terrible way to start a career at a new company. You can encourage your new hire to ask you any question by making sure that you’re approachable and understanding. This will give them more of a sense of security so that they can ask questions when they have them.

5. Be Patient

Finally, your new hire will need a lot of patience. They will be learning a lot in the beginning and might make a few mistakes along the way. You can guide them by making sure they get all of the resources they need so that they can learn throughout their time with the company. If you have another employee who is willing to help them out, pair the new hire up with this person so that they have someone to turn to if they ever need help. Having a work buddy can help them feel more comfortable in their work environment. Besides that, you can also create a mentorship program where you pair new hires up with a senior worker who can guide them through their time at the company.

New hires can be just as important to the team as anyone else, but it’s easy for them to feel like they’re not. The more you make your new hire feel at home in their office and with the current company culture, the better chance you have of retaining talent long-term. This article gave you guidance on how to make your new hire feel welcome in their new team so make sure to follow the steps above.