by Debbie Yarwood | May 22, 2016 | Onboarding
Well, aren’t you looking pleased with yourself? And rightly so. You have in your midst a motivated, excited new hire that looks like all his Christmases have come at once. You hired well, my friend. And you worked hard to welcome him into your company so that he knew...
by Debbie Yarwood | May 6, 2016 | Onboarding
It has taken you forever to fill this role. The work has been building up – the last person doing the job left weeks ago. You have tried to share out the work as best you can to the rest of the team. But that is not ideal. But now you can relax. Your heroic new...
by Debbie Yarwood | May 4, 2016 | Onboarding, Uncategorized
It’s like being bored on your honeymoon. Or not feeling excitement when you get the keys to your new house. Starting a new job is one of life’s milestones. It’s something you have high hopes for, and you are desperate for them to be realised. If you’re...
by Debbie Yarwood | Apr 25, 2016 | Onboarding
You know when you are at a party and you don’t know anyone else there? You kind of hover on the outskirts of a group with a gormless smile on your face. Pretending you understand all the in jokes and banter? Or maybe, after a couple of awkward attempts at getting to...
by Debbie Yarwood | Apr 21, 2016 | Onboarding
Your heart sinks when you look across the office. Your new hire is not looking happy. In fact, it looks like he can’t quite believe what is going on. But not in a good way, like a kid at a firework display. More like a captain watching a sinking ship. That is the...
