tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post899013228700604210..comments2023-09-29T06:09:21.089-04:00Comments on Ask a Manager: train people on day oneAsk a Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05281942480230532899noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-4851309855938202932008-04-06T06:34:00.000-04:002008-04-06T06:34:00.000-04:00great blog guysgreat blog guysAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162241020130512521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-4289608384945492322008-02-26T10:47:00.000-05:002008-02-26T10:47:00.000-05:00This is a really good post...I was recently hired ...This is a really good post...I was recently hired by a very large transport company and my orientation involved a walk around 2 floors of employees to meet all the staff members and a 30 minute run through of when I'll be paid, what my benefits would be if I choose to participate, and how to submit a claim form for benefits as well as a survey.<BR/><BR/>I was sat in front of my computer (without being told what we are using for email or any policies and procedures) and left alone for a full week to do nothing (thank goodness I am a proactive person and took it upon myself to learn a lot about the company and the needs of the company).<BR/><BR/>Being a trainer, I have to say how disappointed I was that I didn't have a meeting with my immediate supervisor or get any type of REAL orientation. There was nothing planned for me and there has never been any formal orietation here in this company as far as i know. So the priority on my plate now is to create an orientation program for the employees. <BR/><BR/>I have a lot of work ahead of me!<BR/><BR/>(love your blog BTW - it's great!)Jac Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15452110106866975796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-74725017680294529202008-02-05T14:18:00.000-05:002008-02-05T14:18:00.000-05:00One suggestion for managers putting together the t...One suggestion for managers putting together the training outlines you suggest: <BR/><BR/>Don't ask yourself, "What do I want the new person to know?" Instead, ask, "What do I want the new person to <B>do</B>?"<BR/><BR/>The difference? With the second question, you're emphasizing the <I>results</I> of the job -- and you hired this person for those results.<BR/><BR/>Not that you don't provide company background or organization. Instead, you do that with a purpose, as in the excellent "tips they should know about working with other departments" and "how to handle particular personalities."<BR/><BR/>A handout or web page can summarize administrative stuff (org charts in general, phone and email directories, descriptions of products or services, benefit info, lists of holidays). <BR/><BR/>And whatever you do, don't stick the poor new hires in a room for eight hours while sixteen different departments come and drop PowerPoint on them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-23166609170239460102008-01-31T17:58:00.000-05:002008-01-31T17:58:00.000-05:00We just had someone come onboard at my old company...We just had someone come onboard at my old company about a week before I left, and my old boss did everything wrong. I'm so tempted to email him this post, and show him what he should have been doing!Jess the Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671684136671371294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-32577833795803847182008-01-21T18:28:00.000-05:002008-01-21T18:28:00.000-05:00We recently decided to build a Quick Start Orienta...We recently decided to build a Quick Start Orientation online tool for new hires to get a jumpstart on their first day. By using this e-checklist tool, new hires can receive a customized return list of URLs with such pertinent info as bus schedules, parking, maps, payroll info that will be needed on the first day, etc. It doesn't replace face-to-face interaction by any means, but it does provide a lot of self-administered info for the taking. It works especially well for those who were recruited internationally and are relocating to the city (the tool even covers off things such as finding a doctor or school for your family, auto insurance, etc.). Try it at http://www.hr.ubc.ca/vwc/quickstart/begin.php.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-10796061588144256082008-01-21T17:26:00.000-05:002008-01-21T17:26:00.000-05:00I completely believe in tossing new hires headfirs...I completely believe in tossing new hires headfirst into the trenches so they can learn as they go, but I definitely agree that there needs to be adequate training up front. I've been a culprit of this to some degree - I didn't even have a chair available for a person one time, or a desk. :o( From a training perspective, a few hours of hands on stuff and then sticking around nearby for when they have other questions seems to suffice, though it also depends on the type of job, too.<BR/><BR/>I also tend to have a nasty habit of being on vacation when my new employees are brought on board...Productivity Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15336261434215987493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-83047078388335070692008-01-19T08:49:00.000-05:002008-01-19T08:49:00.000-05:00Brilliant, as usual.Brilliant, as usual.Evil HR Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506069540151526951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-23666856059585891792008-01-18T18:09:00.000-05:002008-01-18T18:09:00.000-05:00That would be wonderful if companies had their tra...That would be wonderful if companies had their training set up with all the info you have listed. I agree that it demonstrates a lot about the company culture by how prepared they are for new workers.<BR/>I remember a temp job I had a few years ago. I was provided some of this training and given a diagram/chart of the organizational structure that included pictures, names, and titles to help me identify everyone quickly. If only every place would do this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-59425203060593696192008-01-18T10:45:00.000-05:002008-01-18T10:45:00.000-05:00To help gain experience in an important area of my...To help gain experience in an important area of my consultancy business I have been in a "job" for the past 6 months. There was no induction. As as result I was able to operate at about 50% of my capacity which is frustrating for me - and a waste of money for my employer! I have suggested that this should be changed and the benefits that might bring. Still waiting for a response!Jackie Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561693922454971156noreply@blogger.com