So, Here's My Story...

Have you ever used the phrase “integrity is our watchword” in an onboarding document? Do you have a “behind-the-scenes tour” you give new hires, to show them what working at your company is really like? How you onboard will affect how new hires integrate and perform. And it might force Jodi to make her rolly-eye face.   Why is that important for business? There are several parts to a good onboarding process: The logistics of the company. This is almost pure data and gives the basics of how the company functions. The basics of your job. You need to understand what you will be doing and where the resources to do your job can be found. The cultural tour: All the invisible minutiae that makes up the “real” culture. Onboarding is more than just knowing where the bathroom is; part of onboarding needs to include a behind-the-scenes tour of the culture of the company. What are the rules of engagement that are unique to this workspace? Who can put what in the refrigerator? Do you reply all, or will that make everyon