By James A. Baker · Founder, Baker Communications
No matter what processes an organization may already have (or not have) in place, one thing is certain: it falls to the team manager to make sure that each new employee on the team has everything he or she needs to feel welcome and quickly reach a comfort level with the rest of the team, the requirements of the job and the entire organization. It is never wise to assume that just because HR handed this employee a packet of information, had them watch a video and made them fill out a sheaf of forms that the new team member has everything he or she needs to fit in and get into the workflow.
There are several things a successful manager will always provide for new employees to help them be at their best in their new job setting. A little thought and attention given to these matters during the first couple of days the new employee is on the job will make a world of difference in the employee’s attitude and productivity going forward.
