Keeping the
Right Candidate
Training
You’ve completed the grueling process of finding the
right candidate, now comes the task of training them.
As much as someone might be a self-starter or go-getter, giving
them the right tools and knowledge is key to their success at
your company.
Here are four tips on how to train your
workforce effectively:
Have a plan
A new employee’s onboarding experience can make or break
their impression of your business and whether it’s a place
they can see themselves long-term. Putting things in place,
such as having a schedule of what they will be doing during
their training and what information they need to be briefed
on is crucial to starting your relationship with your
employee off on the right foot.
Blend online and in-person training
Online training allows employees to learn at their own pace
and refer back to information they learned, while in-person
training can help them retain information initially
and gives them the opportunity to ask questions.
Answer questions
A new employee asking questions shows they’re engaged
and determined to get things right! Giving them accurate
and timely information is crucial to their success.
Take a moment to answer their questions; it can save you
valuable time in the future!
Follow Up
Finally, your employee is trained and deep in the throes of their
work. Now, it is important to build and maintain a relationship
with them. Building a healthy rapport lets them know that you
value their feedback and want to know how things are going.
Consider scheduling monthly meetings together and quarterly
performance reviews to check in on how they’re acclimating to
the business. Letting your employee be heard can make all the
difference in preventing turnover. Don’t let your search and
training be all for nothing!
• • •
Ultimately, clear communication can make or break a candidate
or employee’s relationship to your business. By prioritizing
what is important to you and asking the right questions,
you will find the right candidate. And when it comes to
maintaining your relationship with a new employee, letting
them have a voice and listening will make all the difference.
*Leadership IQ and Harvard Business Review
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Be flexible and start slow
Starting a new job in new surroundings can be a
nerve-wracking experience for new hires. Give them the
time they need to acclimate to your work environment,
as it may be different than what they’ve experienced before.
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