by Debbie Yarwood | Mar 2, 2016 | Culture, Onboarding
It is easier to see the signs when it is someone you know well. I am not saying they are always ‘slap round the face’ obvious. But the clues that your longer term employee is going to quit are definitely there. The opinionated team member who offers fewer...
by Debbie Yarwood | Feb 24, 2016 | Onboarding
You are a good manager. You get how important employee onboarding is. And you would love to do it well. But deadlines are hurtling towards you at an alarming rate. There seems to be one crisis after another. Your team are working flat out just to keep their heads...
by Debbie Yarwood | Feb 10, 2016 | Onboarding
It is probably all this talk of Valentine’s day. But it got me thinking about the rollercoaster of emotions you go through when you meet someone new. The nerves, the anticipation, the excitement, the self doubt. The thrill of new experiences through to the...
by Debbie Yarwood | Jan 20, 2016 | Hiring, Onboarding
Woah, woah, woah. I hate to break up the celebratory conga around the office but we have things to do. I know that you and your team are excited about the great candidate that just accepted your job offer. It felt, at times, that you would never find the right...
by Debbie Yarwood | Jan 7, 2016 | Onboarding
Man! You thought he was going to be good. He showed so much promise at interview – the skills, the personality and experience in your industry. You had no doubt in your mind that he was the guy for the job. Yet, a few weeks in, and your new employee seems to be...
by Debbie Yarwood | Dec 20, 2015 | Onboarding
Your new hire is waiting in reception. He is perched on the chair, which is a little too low, trying to look relaxed. Slightly anxious, he is wondering if he will fit in. Is this going to be the job he hopes it will be? Right now, he is ready. Your opportunity to...
