Every new hire aims to please. Fresh-faced and energetic, they begin with grand visions of how they can help their new employer (and how their new employer can help them.) For about 90 days, that is. By then, most new hires have reflected on their onboarding experience. Many of them have taken on the dominant attitude of the rest of the office. Even if you’re only bringing on one new employee, it’s important to remember that the first few days often set the tone for an employee’s entire experience with your company. In fact, employee engagement can begin even before you make an offer of employment. With a little strategy and careful planning, you just might be able to preserve that new-hire enthusiasm.
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Setting New Hires Up for Success: How to Increase Employee Engagement from Day One
Monday, September 14th, 2009Three Ways to Mix Up Your Employee Recognition Routine
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
It is no secret that people love recognition and praise. The right kind of recognition can help to make a boring day an exceptional one. It can also be a tool for improving employee engagement. Recognition programs are standard in organizations throughout the world. Unfortunately, many recognition programs are predictable and stagnant from the employee’s point of view. Once a program is set up, it is too easy to let momentum and habit fuel recognition efforts. Don’t let your organization get into a rut; consider the following tips to keep your recognition fresh and meaningful. Do so, and you’ll enjoy more engaged employees who are eager to present their very best work.
Best Practices in Employee Communications
Monday, July 27th, 2009
As the corporate paradigm of the previous century disappears from the American workplace, communication skills are increasingly seen as the crucial glue that holds a corporation together. Shorter employment cycles, performance-based pay, and increased diversity mean that communication in the workplace must be effective, in order to quickly convey information and motivate a wide variety of people. Clear, effective top-down employee communication isn’t enough; successful corporations must also find ways to ensure positive, productive communication between peers. Here are five tips for managers who hope to establish healthy team communication.