Depending on the role and experience of the new starter, you will want to establish what level of autonomy they will have in the way they undertake their work. Giving people autonomy over how they perform their role is a great way to show you trust them.
Trust has become an even more important aspect of the employment relationship since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, when many people shifted to remote working and showed that, to perform their role successfully, they do not need to be monitored closely. Now more than ever, people want a relationship with their line manager that is based on trust.
Developing good communication with your new starter, setting effective objectives and giving feedback are all factors that can help to make sure you are aware of any issues as they arise and are in a position to give the employee support when needed.
It is also important to give your team members as much say as possible in the areas of work they would like to get involved in. This will help to create engagement with their role.
