The ultimate guide to onboarding an employee successfully

These eight steps will help you set your new hire up for success and, ideally, long-term engagement within your organization.

If you ever had to start a new school in the middle of the school year as a kid, you’re familiar with how it feels to be in a foreign environment, surrounded by people all of whom seem to know the ropes. Starting a new job can feel similarly scary. New hires come into the workplace often feeling anxious, stressed, and nervous about their new role in a new organization. And their experiences in the first days, weeks, and months can make or break this new relationship.