On Boarding

The first day, the first week, or the first quarter are each a significant milestone in predicting the success of the new employee. Organizations hire the employees they believe will be the best match for the job. Just because they are the best people for the job, it does not mean that they understand the culture and job-specific expectations that can lead to success or difficult times ahead. Those first days and months on the job are great predictors of work effectiveness and commitment to the organization. Not only is it important to make sure the person has the appropriate resources at the worksite, it is just as important to ensure that the person is recognized as an individual whose success also depends on building relationships in the organization. Employees have been known to describe the worst first-day fear is not having someone ask him or her to lunch.

Our consultants help design orientation processes, gathering best practice options, interviewing employees, and gathering the input of organizational leaders. Orientation programs are aligned with the organization’s vision, mission, values, and strategies.

Career Management Associates also provides coaching to support employees entering an organization for those first days, weeks, and months, to ensure a positive transition and decrease the time frame for productivity. Leaders facing new responsibilities or a new organization also benefit from coaching conversations to positively focus energy and talent on work and relationship strategies that build momentum and conviction for the individual as well as for those who hired the person.