Despite being different from what you advertised, you evaluate new hires in their first days and weeks to ensure they’re the best fit for your company. But have you thought about how those new hires might also evaluate you? Your latest employees are making up their minds rather quickly, believe it or not, on whether your company is a place they can see themselves working at for a long time.
It’s best to acknowledge that new hires’ first impression of you speaks volumes about the kind of company you represent and could affect how long they stay with you. A few best practices can improve your onboarding process to begin your new employee relationships on the right foot. Our guest blog offers examples of good first impressions for new hires.