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News Feb. 22, 2023

Are you asking the right questions after hiring a new employee?

Effective onboarding is vital to the success of new hires, yet many companies stop the onboarding process at orientation, according to inc.com. 

It can take months for new employees to decide whether to stay with your company, so taking the time to effectively integrate them into your work culture is key. A study from BambooHR of more than 1,000 employees found more than 32% of new hires had barely any onboarding or no onboarding. About 17% of the respondents in the study left between the first week and the third month of starting their new job, and 15% of respondents said the lack of effective onboarding contributed to them quitting or considering quitting a job.

Inc.com shares the following five questions managers should ask themselves when they hire new people to ensure employees are being emotionally engaged and set up for success. 

  1. Do I ask my new hires if they have the equipment, resources and access to the things they need to do their work effectively?
  2. Within the first one or two weeks of their employment, do I have conversations with my new hires about what motivates them?
  3. Do I ask them about their professional development interests within the first two months of their employment?
  4. Do new hires have development plans and, if so, do I discuss such plans with them periodically?
  5. Do I actively give my new hires opportunities to learn and try new things?

Asking yourself these questions can help you move beyond the hiring process and focus on retaining your new employees. 

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