- Do think about what you need the new starter to be competent at in three months’ and six months’ time; this will help you to understand what to include in the onboarding plan.
- Do think about who the new starter needs to engage with in their role to be successful.
- Don’t underestimate the time you need to spend on onboarding; you will need to be on hand to answer questions and give guidance and feedback.
- Don’t take on everything yourself – consult your existing team and assign a buddy if you can.
- Don’t overlook socialising and the need for people to get closer to the unwritten culture of the organisation. Consider organising a team event to welcome the new starter.
