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Laying the Foundation in Just 60 Seconds
March 29, 2007
Looking to bring your first employee on board? In just 60 seconds, here’s how to lay the foundation for your new hire.
0:60…Describe the job.
Before your new employee’s first day on the job (or better, before you even hire that person), create a detailed list of his or her duties. Include what you expect of that person, how he or she is to go about the job, how you will evaluate performance, and so on, so you can tell the employee those parameters when he or she starts.
0:37…Introduce you products and services.
Help the new employee gain a complete understanding of your products or services and how your company differs from its competitors.
0:23….Introductions.
Make sure newcomers are introduced to all their co-workers.
0:08…Assign a mentor.
For their first two months at the company, designate buddies who are close to their level--definitely not the people they report to. A buddy might, for instance, give a tidbit regarding what a manager dislikes or looks for. Their buddy might offer a mistake they made and how to correct it. That's not training per se, but your managers might overwhelm them with many details. Assigning your new-bee a buddy at their level might help to ease them into this new position.
Keep in mind: Every employee, regardless of experience, must transition from new hire to fully integrated staff member; that means your work as a small business owner is not finished even after they accept your job offer.
Posted by Shanu Singh Guliani on March 29, 2007 | Comments (0)
