You never get a 2nd chance to create an unforgettable experience for new associates. Recruitment efforts are time consuming and costly but necessary to identify best fit and top talent. Make sure that new hires continue to feel supported and embedded in your culture with an effective welcome and onboarding experience.
4. BestSTART is an onboarding experience designed to help new
associates feel connected to Alcon, understand our proud
history & bright future, our purpose, and our values &
behaviors. The program provides opportunities to learn with
associates across functions, network with leadership, and
exposure to D&I and ERG initiatives. Officers from security,
BPO and compliance provide onsite training and awareness.
Associates receive necessary IT devices along with setup and
installation training to ensure they function properly.
5.
6. Onboarding ½ Day
Continental
Breakfast
Paperwork and
Badging
Welcome and
Introductions
Review Benefits
and Security
Meet Manager
and Campus Tour
Day 1 (Feel)
Hot Breakfast
Paperwork and Badging
Executive Welcome
Culture Map Activity
Lunch with associates
Expanded Tour
Organizational Mat
Activity
Corporate Giving
Day 2 (Know)
Hot Breakfast
Executive Welcome
Interactive Icebreaker
Benefits
Lunch with manager
Security & Compliance
D&I and Employee
Resource Groups
IT Delivery and Training
Day 3 (Do)
Hot Breakfast
What’s Next? 30-
60-90 days
Local Support
and Training
Field Support
and Training
7. New Associates will feel connected to Alcon’s Mission
New Associates will make good decisions with patients, customers, and colleagues in mind
Associates will own their career by developing a strong relationship with their manager
New Associates can effectively use tools and resources to help them in their career
Associates will successfully perform and contribute within their unique environment
11. “I was not looking forward to spending three
days in training, but it was so informative and
made us get out of our comfort zone... You
made it light and entertaining... It was great.”
– Finance Associate
“Thanks for a great
BestSTART experience!
You did more in 3 days
than my previous company
did in 8 years.”
– Field Sales Associate
Thank you for a great
BestSTART!! The program
was so organized and
informative... Truly great
job! These two and half
days went off without a
hitch! I’m so glad that
BestSTART was developed
to truly introduce new
hires to the incredible
company they have joined.”
– Rehired Associate
“Onboarding process
is thorough and
energized, again,
a testament to the
commitment to
employees.”
– New Associate
“I learned so much
about the company
culture and
organization even
though I had been
a contractor here
for 1.5 years.”
– Contractor to
Full time hire
“I really found
the first day most
important as it
communicated
the company’s
mission and
values.”
– New Associate
We’ve all probably heard the old saying that “You never get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression” This is true for an associates first day on the job too!
Remember some First’s...- High School (pictures)- First Date- First Job- First Day of your current job
The BestSTART Objective Statement:
BestSTART is an onboarding experience designed to help new associates feel connected to Alcon, understand our proud history & bright future, our purpose, and our values & behaviors. The program provides opportunities to learn with associates across functions, network with leadership, and exposure to D&I and ERG initiatives. Officers from security, BPO and compliance provide onsite training and awareness. Associates receive necessary IT devices along with setup and installation training to ensure they function properly.
Why?
Don’t create a Checklist ... Create an Experience
Then vs Now
Onboarding ½ Day
Continental Breakfast
Paperwork and Badging
Welcome and Introductions
Review Benefits and Security
Meet Manager and Campus Tour
Day 1 (Feel)
Hot Breakfast
Paperwork and Badging
Executive Welcome\
Culture Map Activity
Lunch with associates
Expanded Tour
Organizational Mat Activity
Corporate Giving
Day 2 (Know)
Hot Breakfast
Executive Welcome
Interactive Icebreaker
Benefits
Lunch with manager
Security
Employee Resource groups
What’s Next? 30-60-90
Day 3 (Do)
Hot Breakfast
IT Delivery and Training
Local Support and Training
Field Support and Training
Objectives:- New Associates will feel connected to Alcon's Mission- New Associates will make good decisions with patients, customers, and colleagues in mind - New Associates will own their career by developing a strong relationship with their manager- New Associates can effectively use tools and resources to help them in their career- New Associates will successfully perform and contribute within their unique environment
What?
Root Learning Map & Mat, cards, kit, etc
What?
We can’t always be sure that a manager will be able to provide the necessary steps along the way to ensure that a new associate continues to be onboarded fully. The guide is designed to help associates connect with key people, develop skills, and perform necessary tasks over the next 30, 60, 90 days and begin owning your career.
Global roll out
To create a World-Class program you need to launch it around the world.
Response
96% Satisfaction
“I was not looking forward to spending three days in training, but it was so informative and made us get out of our comfort zone... You made it light and entertaining... It was great.” – Finance Associate
“Thanks for a great BestSTART experience! You did more in 3 days than my previous company did in 8 years.” – Field Sales Associate
“Thank you for a great BestSTART!! The program was so organized and informative... Truly great job! These two and half days went off without a hitch! I’m so glad that BestSTART was developed to truly introduce new hires to the incredible company they have joined.” – Rehired Associate
“Onboarding process is thorough and energized, again, a testament to the commitment to employees.” – New Associate
“I really found the first day most important as it communicated the company’s mission and values.” – New Associate
“I learned so much about the company culture and organization even though I had been a contractor here for 1.5 years.” – Contractor to Full time hire