{"id":40604,"date":"2020-09-24T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hingemarketing.com\/?p=40604"},"modified":"2023-01-03T14:42:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T19:42:05","slug":"4-tips-for-onboarding-new-employees-in-a-virtual-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hingemarketing.com\/blog\/story\/4-tips-for-onboarding-new-employees-in-a-virtual-world","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Onboarding New Employees in a Virtual World"},"content":{"rendered":"

Onboarding!<\/span><\/p>\n

The word sparks feelings of joy as it evokes the beginning of something new. A new teammate, a powerful fresh start and a clean slate. However, with great power (and joy) comes great responsibility. You\u2019ve just deemed this person worthy of joining your team and company. Now it\u2019s your job to ensure they feel welcome, know what they\u2019re doing and settle in nicely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Below, I outlined four steps to make this tall order seem much more manageable in a virtual world.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

1. Give them the tools they need<\/b><\/h2>\n

Connect with your new employee before their first day to discuss how they\u2019ll receive their computer and other office equipment. Whether you\u2019ll be mailing it or doing a contactless handoff, it\u2019s important to make sure your new hire has the physical tools they need to make their early days a success. Make sure that all applications they need are loaded on their computer and that their email, chat and other key services are set up and running. You may want to attach a sticky note with their login credentials. You may even want to send their equipment in advance, giving them an opportunity to familiarize themselves with it before day one.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

2. Plan the first week<\/b><\/h2>\n

Try to imagine what your new hire\u2019s first days should be like. That first week is a crucial\u2014setting the tone for the weeks and months to come. Plans can of course change, but having an idea of how your new teammate should spend their time will ease anxiety all around. Think about shadowing opportunities for your new hire so that they can get real-world experiences under their belt. Your new employee will be bright eyed and bushy tailed this first week. Capitalize on this by throwing them in the deep end and exposing them to meetings right away. Ask for feedback. Or give them an assignment, such as \u201cobserve this meeting and share your thoughts with me\u201d. It\u2019s a great, low-risk way to get them actively engaged in your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

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See also – The First 100 Days: What Every New Marketing Leader Needs to Know<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Remember that your new employee likely came from knowing everything about their job to starting over at ground zero. Simple exercises like the one above will give them a sense of pride and accomplishment right off the bat. It may even give you some fresh insights into your processes and meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some other meetings you might want to include in their plan:<\/span><\/p>\n