Finding good people can be expensive and exhausting but losing them is worse. When you find people you think will be great on your team, give them (and your business) the best chance to succeed with a great induction. Create a memorable welcome pack as part of your onboarding experience. This could include:

• Welcome letter. This is your chance to communicate your culture, what employees like about working for you, and what the company’s goals are.
• All the paperwork. Include a list of team members (roles and responsibilities), health and safety requirements, equipment, systems, etc.
• Employee handbook. Give them an overview of your dress code, work hours, vehicle allocation, health and safety procedures, etc.
• Ongoing training. Staff will be more likely to stay if they can see you’re investing in their career development. Showcase the professional development and training opportunities available.
• Mentorship. Matching new employees with an established member of staff helps create an instant bond and gives them one point of contact for questions or concerns.
• Personal Q&A. It’s important to get to know your new staff member so ask them to fill out a brief questionnaire about themselves. It could inspire their 2022 Christmas gift!
• A personalised gift. Put a spin on your welcome pack by including some company swag or a pot plant.
• Onboarding survey. How did their first day go? Did they leave feeling confident in their new role? A quick survey makes your new hire feel heard plus you’ll gain feedback on your onboarding process.

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