Cross-functional Teams Made of Internal and External Talents are a Growing Model for Business Success
Cross-functional Teams Made of Internal and External Talents are a Growing Model for Business Success Teams composed of internal and external talent is one of the four macro trends leading to the rise of alternative work arrangements, cross-functional teams, and project-based work. Companies, eager to drive innovation and revenue, are leveraging highly skilled talent that’s […]
Top 5 Ways Companies Are Affected by Onboarding
How are companies impacted by onboarding? Onboarding has been a boon to the employee experience: it improves engagement, decreases the learning curve to full productivity, and accelerates new hire integration and team cohesion. However, the benefits (and potential pitfalls) of onboarding don’t stop at the employee level, there are many ways the entire company is […]
Top 5 Onboarding Secret Weapons
Top 5 Onboarding Secret Weapons Onboarding used to be merely an exercise in compliance and admin, designed to get new employees into the system. While those are important pieces, they are but a few components of successfully onboarding an engaged new hire who feels valued, integrated, and confident. Great onboarding has the power to elevate […]
Top 10 Things to Include when Onboarding Senior Leaders
Top 10 Things to Include when Onboarding Senior Leaders The introduction of new senior leaders requires intelligent onboarding as these additions need to be brought up to speed quickly and seamlessly integrated into the organization. They need more information than general staff to understand the company culture, get to know their team, and grasp the […]
One simple way to accelerate senior leader onboarding
One simple way to accelerate senior leader onboarding What’s the difference between regular onboarding and senior leader onboarding? The stakes are even higher, much higher. Senior leaders understand the massive expectations of them,] especially when they join a new organization, and the 10X magnifier on their every move. Their onboarding process needs to be comprehensive […]
New Job? 10 Things NOT to Do Before Your First Day
New Job? 10 Things NOT to Do Before Your First Day 1. Don’t overstep boundaries There’s a line between business and personal that needs to be respected. Don’t pry about your hiring manager’s personal life or make comments that are too familiar. Keep things professional, especially at the start. 2. Don’t be disrespectful Your hiring […]
How to Engage With Your Hiring Manager Before Your First Day
How to Engage With Your Hiring Manager Before Your First Day Phew! You made it through the interview and got an offer letter. Congrats! But don’t think you can take it easy until your first day. The time between signing your offer letter and showing up starts to demonstrate your character, who you really are […]
Your new hire is 60 days in. Think you’re off the hook? Not a chance!
Your new hire is 60 days in. Think you’re off the hook? Not a chance! New employees experience a similar path to dating– where an initial meeting is fraught with nerves, the first few months are filled with uncertainty and best behavior, and then the relationship evolves into a steady hum of comfort and certainty. […]
The Surprising ROI of Axe Throwing with Your New Hires
The Surprising ROI of Axe Throwing with Your New Hires It might sound crazy, but have you ever thought about taking your new hires axe throwing with the team? Rest assured, it’s not that crazy. It’s actually a great way to help new employees squash new job jitters, assuming you go to a legitimate axe […]
10 Things NOT to Do With Your New Hire Before Day One
10 Things NOT to Do With Your New Hire Before Day One You’ve found the perfect candidate and they have accepted your offer. Think you’re off the hook until their first day? Not so fast! Concerned hubbies, wives, partners, family and friends can lead to cold feet, second thoughts, and employees not showing up on […]