One of the most ignored part of a new employee journey is transitions to be becoming part of the team. In order words, leaving another organization to continue career on another one.
Usually, it looks as though the HR and the hiring manager has hit the jackpot by securing the services of this perceived "invaluable new team member", however, sometimes how the transitions are made, is what determines the success of the new employee.
It begins with:
1. The first few people the employee meets on the first day. Are HRs/hiring manager careful enough to understand how the perception gotten from the first few people would affect the new employee?
2. The onboarding process - who is responsible for it. A single point focal or multiple points ensuring the onboarding needs are met?
3. Is there a buddy, mentor or coach or should the employee take his own perspective in what to learn from just his/her intuition?
4. Short term or long term onboarding plan - keep in mind, that whatever you choose, the efficiency of an employee would also depend on how much of the company and processes, he is well aware of. There are also some unwritten nuances that can only be known when properly onboard.
What is your experience on your transition from one company to another?
