In 1500 words or less, each post will give you something you can use TODAY to build yourself, your people and your organization whether your organization is a "for-profit" or a "not-for-profit."
Recently I started a new job. The job and people are excellent but I found myself trying too hard and doubting my skills. This anxiety is common and can easily overwhelm a new person in any organization. I recalled the lessons I had learned from my mentors, applied them to my own situation, and sought to share them as well. Please feel free to add your own suggestions and share this post.
The first day for a new associate is a KEY day and may determine whether a new associate will be successful or not. It does not matter what type of job it is. Please as an associate, as a manager, or as an owner; prepare and anticipate where the issues will be and minimize them.
If you do this well, the new associate has a much better chance of being a good associate. If you don’t, you may not get a second chance.
Training your associates should be your greatest competitive advantage. Build on your on-boarding and out train your competition, it will make you stand out.
Great companies do a great job ON-BOARDING their new associates. In the excitement and rush of hiring new associates many companies miss this vital step.
Here are some quick tips to help your company.