A Day One Guide
Every new employee’s first day should feel like coming home, not walking into the unknown. Let me share how we can make that happen.
How many of us were expected to hit the ground running? Or better yet handed a stack of papers to read and sign before spending the morning reading policies & procedures?
Here’s what great leaders do to make Day One amazing:
- Send a welcome email before they start
- Include parking details
- Share what to expect
- List what to bring
- Have their workspace ready
- Clean desk
- Working computer
- Login details ready
- Create a buddy system
- Pair them with a friendly face
- Someone to have lunch with
- A go-to person for questions
- Plan a team welcome
- Morning coffee meet-and-greet
- Team lunch
- Quick intro meeting
- Give them an easy win
- Small, doable task
- Clear instructions
- Chance to feel successful
Remember: A great first day leads to happy, loyal employees who stick around longer.
The cost of replacing an employee can be huge – up to 2 times their yearly salary. Why not invest in making their first day great instead?
Ready to make a change? Start with one of these ideas tomorrow. Your new employees will thank you, and your team will grow stronger.