Dear
entrepreneur,
While it has become fashionable for companies to want to hire someone who can ‘hit the ground running,’ the reality is while they know how to do their job well, they do not know how to do it your way!
Every company has got its own operating systems, its own unique way of delivering on a service/product, so you really can’t hire someone today and let them loose in your organisation without training them.
It is imperative that you arm them with the skills and tools they need to succeed in your organisation, otherwise, they will be frustrated and leave you or you will be frustrated and fire them before they have brought to you their A-game.
Sometimes, arming them with the skills involves meeting with them weekly and directing their efforts in a way that meets your core values, vision and goals. Take the time to indoctrinate in your employees your ethos, values, culture, so that they can align their skills with your corporate persona. A garrulous but highly performing employee will destroy your company. Do not sacrifice your future for short-term wins.
While it has become fashionable for companies to want to hire someone who can ‘hit the ground running,’ the reality is while they know how to do their job well, they do not know how to do it your way!
Every company has got its own operating systems, its own unique way of delivering on a service/product, so you really can’t hire someone today and let them loose in your organisation without training them.
It is imperative that you arm them with the skills and tools they need to succeed in your organisation, otherwise, they will be frustrated and leave you or you will be frustrated and fire them before they have brought to you their A-game.
Sometimes, arming them with the skills involves meeting with them weekly and directing their efforts in a way that meets your core values, vision and goals. Take the time to indoctrinate in your employees your ethos, values, culture, so that they can align their skills with your corporate persona. A garrulous but highly performing employee will destroy your company. Do not sacrifice your future for short-term wins.
So before you have someone go out and represent your
brand, make sure that they understand what your brand is about and they embody
your values, otherwise, they will alienate your customers and stakeholders.
What employee onboarding systems do you have in your organisation to ensure that you get the best out of your new hires?
What employee onboarding systems do you have in your organisation to ensure that you get the best out of your new hires?
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