Profitability Begins With People.
By Erika Brandt, AgCareers.com
Professors, authors, consultants and astute professionals lecture that the success of a business is dependent upon the people who work there - a simple and believable statement. However, achieving this success is easier said than done.
A key contributor to success is beginning with a process to bring in a new employee and make him or her feel like a part of the organization, or an “on-boarding” plan. New employees’ early experiences will significantly impact their success in their new role and drive engagement, productivity and retention. On-boarding is not only for big businesses – every organization that employs people should develop an on-boarding plan for each new employee or for current employees that may be switching roles.
“Finding the right people often proves difficult, but keeping good employees is often even more of a challenge,” says Eric Spell, President of AgCareers.com. “Retaining employees can be attributed to a number of factors, like employee engagement, satisfaction and accountability, but retention truly starts with an effective on-boarding plan.”
An effective plan goes beyond just setting goals and covering policies – a great plan starts during recruitment and follows the employee through the first year.
During Recruitment
Sell the positive qualities of your company to the candidate. While this may seem basic, remember the interviewing process is a two-way street. Let the candidate know what makes your organization an exciting place to work. Explain the talent level, management style and culture of coworkers. Be sure the candidate knows the roles and responsibilities he or she will take on if hired. Finally, share the career and financial opportunities that can be attained.
In addition, involve influencers in the recruitment process, like the spouse and other family members. If the offer requires the candidate to relocate, involving outside influencers from the beginning and making them feel a part of the process will help, both short-term and long-term.
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