Team Building - Performing effective onboarding Once promising new hires have been selected, the next step for organizations is to complete effective on-boarding of their new hires. The on-boarding process introduces new hires to the organization as functional workers and links them to the knowledge that they need to be strong performers right from the start. The on-boarding period has been called one of the most critical times for businesses and new hires. This brief period, often no more than 90 days, is a make-or-break moment for both sides. Workers have to show their knowledge and ability to perform in role, but companies also need to ensure workers are mapped to the appropriate resources and contacts within the organization to successfully execute their assignments, notes leadership transition expert Michael D. Watkins. His groundbreaking book, The First 90 Days, points out that nearly a quarter of all workers enter new roles each year, and bringing these workers smoothly into their new roles gives organizations significant competitive advantages.[1] Workers who were hired with clear metric to support their acquisition by the organization know what is expected from them, easing the on-boarding process. Companies then simply have to ensure that the most effective training is given near the start of the work contract to bring potential top talents up to speed quickly and ready to execute on behalf of the firm. Stephen Wise http://www.IntegrationProfessionals.com [1] Watkins, Michael. The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels. Harvard Business Press, 2003. May 4, 2012 By Administrator Account Challenge of Team Building Series, people, Project Management Ideas 90 days, hires, hiring, metric, new, on-boarding, staffing, watkins 0 Comment Read More >>