We often hear about issues our placed Contractor candidates face on their first days of a new assignment. While many, of course, are happy and made to feel part of the company, others feel like outsiders or an afterthought. This infographic gives hiring managers six tips for making their contract employees feel like they are a part of the team, in-turn giving them a positive experience and ensuring a productive, successful assignment.

1. Created by WinterWyman February 2016
Have a list of projects and deadlines
for the newbies, and show them how
to get started. Give as much training
and information as possible so
they’ll be ready to work and can
be productive from hour-one.
TEACH ME SOMETHING NEW
Don’t assume the
contractor is happy.
Checking on their
contentment early
on means you have
time to fix issues
before they become
irreparable problems.
Be sure to connect
often with the
contractor’s staffing
agency as another way
to gauge their
satisfaction with the
assignment.
KEEP IN
TOUCH
Give the contractor insider
information – explain the
dress code, normal hours
and go-to staff members.
Make them feel part of the
company culture from the
start. Invite them to
standing meetings when
relevant and consider
grabbing lunch together on
the first day.
SHARE THE INSIDE SCOOP
Most people prefer an introduction
like, “This is Sarah. She’s helping
us implement the new accounting
software,” instead of,
“This is Sarah the temp.”
PLEASE DON’T CALL ME A TEMP
TEMP
Make sure your contractor has an
assigned place to sit, a working
computer, a comfortable chair,
email access, a phone and an
internal contact list. A small
welcome gift is always
appreciated, too!
A PLACE TO CALL MY OWN
On the first day, have a
predetermined point person take
the contractor around, make
introductions and show them
areas of interest like the kitchen
and restrooms. Notify the
contractor’s department that they
will be starting.
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND
Maximize the Success & Productivity
of your Contractors
How you onboard contract employees is critical to their success and the success of
your project. It could mean the difference between being productive and feeling part of
the team, or fumbling and feeling like an outsider.
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