4 Mistakes Employers Make With New Hires

As one of the leading staffing agencies in Dade County, Future Force knows when you hire a new employee, those first few weeks and months on the job are critical. If they’re properly onboarded and well trained, then chances are, they’ll thrive and become a loyal part of your team. However, if they’re thrown onto the job with little training or support, then they’re likely not going to stick around for long.

What can you do to ensure your new hire gets and stays engaged? Start by avoiding the following mistakes:

Mistake #1: Not being prepared.

Imagine this scenario – Your new hire walks in and their computer isn’t set up and there’s no available phones or cubicles. No one is around to help them and they’re not even sure what they’re supposed to be doing.

This type of experience sends a clear message to new employees that you haven’t spent any time preparing for their arrival. Instead, make sure you have all the essentials ready for your new hire before they arrive – a place to work, a phone and computer, proper security credentials, and a game plan for their first days on the job.

Mistake #2: Poor training.

Your new hires need to absorb what they’re taught in training. But if your training program is poorly structured, too long, or doesn’t connect the dots for them, it won’t be effective.

Instead, break it down into manageable chunks over a period of a few days. Start with the basics that everyone needs to know and communicate what’s important for success at the company. Be repetitive with key points and give them a written plan so they can see for themselves what’s covered and how it all connects.

Mistake #3: Giving criticism off the bat.

New hires are going to make mistakes. Plan on it. But when you constantly criticize them, they’re going to disengage and wonder why they ever left their old job. Instead, give them time to learn, explore and make some mistakes. Don’t hover and nitpick. While you should correct any errors, don’t make them feel silly for having made them. At some point, you were in the same boat as they’re in now.

Mistake #4: Unclear expectations.

Don’t expect new hires to wing it and deliver great results. If they’re not crystal clear about what you expect and when, then they’re going to be confused. Instead, be clear about what your employees should know and do after a week, as well as within the next 30, 60 and 90 days.

An employee’s first few days and weeks on the job can be a delicate time. By avoiding the mistakes above, you can help develop an employee who’s focused, productive – and happy to stick around on the job.

Do you need help finding great new employees for positions within your company? Call Future Force. As one of the leading staffing agencies in Dade County, we’ve helped thousands of clients find qualified and reliable talent on a short-term, seasonal, and full-time basis. And we can help you too! Contact Future Force today to learn more.