Change in a company happens; change is a natural element of running a company. Being able to easily transition and assist new employees into the organization is an important part of the company. Onboarding is the way that new employees will gain the knowledge or skills needed to complete their job. This is essential for all level of employees – from interns to your new VP. Everyone needs to get settled into the company and know how to perform their jobs well.

1. Onboarding Mistakes That Are Avoidable
Change in a company happens; change is a natural element of running a company. Being
able to easily transition and assist new employees into the organization is an important
part of the company. Onboarding is the way that new employees will gain the knowledge
or skills needed to complete their job. This is essential for all level of employees – from
interns to your new VP. Everyone needs to get settled into the company and know how to
perform their jobs well.
As the hiring manager or supervisor of the new
employee, it is your job to really assist in the learning
process. But there are things you can do from an early
stage in hiring to make sure that onboarding will go
smoothly. It starts with really qualifying your
potential employees; it is always advisable to make
use of things like applicant screening software to
narrow down the search. Once you have the right
people to interview, you can begin your steps towards
hiring and training the right person.
Avoidable Pitfalls in Hiring
Getting the wrong staff is the worst thing that can happen. Being able to determine if you
are making the right hiring choice is essential. For so many companies, hiring is just a net
thrown out there based on agreeable salary and hours required. Putting more thought into
the people hired will make all the difference for your company.
Take for example, a resident screening software company, focusing on the customer service
division of the company. Not only does your new applicant need to be able to communicate
well with customers, but they also need to be able to problem solve, manage stress, and
clearly understand their role. Many applicants will be able to handle talking to people – but
that doesn’t mean they have the skills to explain how to upload on online rental agreement.
The customer service agent will NEED to be able to understand and work the software on
his or her own. This is something that not every applicant can
do.
Setting up for success does require training, but it also requires
that you bet your potential employees. Here are some advisable
options to use when making a hiring decision:
1. Short-term Trial Period: giving yourself a 90 day grace
period before things become permanent will help you
ensure you made the right choice.
2. Testing Before Signing: before you sign the offer letter,
you can always set them up at a computer in the office to
test their skills, abilities, or get more details about their

2. skills.
3. Always Check References: people can load their resume, and yes, they can also
provide fake references. But call around to employers that have recently worked
with the individual to really get an idea of their work ethic and abilities.
4. Provide Regular Training: once you have the body in the seat and the first trainings
are done, don’t forget to train on updates. As things develop in your company you
need to make sure that everyone stays aware of these changes.
It’s a Science
Onboarding is a job in and of itself. This isn’t just the
standard training – grouping all the new hires into one
room and going over the HR documents. Onboarding,
when done right will really help the new hire prepare for
their job. Before the first day, here is what you need to
make sure you have done:
 Prepare their workstation and stock with needed
items, like a computer.
 Deliver the HR paperwork to the employee or HR.
 Schedule meetings and trainings to get them familiar with what you do.
 Schedule one-on-one meetings to get updates and feedback
 Bring them into the culture and ensure their success by introducing them around.
Your success in getting people through the first week will determine how often you lose
employees. Create a workplace where employees have a sense of responsibility and
purpose- this will ensure long-term relationships. When you go through less training, you
can find stability in the company unlike anything else you have experienced.
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