The strategy focuses on developing a thorough orientation program that spans the first three months of a new employee's tenure. The goal is to smoothly integrate new hires by establishing clear phase objectives. For instance, during the initial 30 days, the emphasis is on understanding company culture and roles. By 60 days, skill development and relationship-building are prioritized, culminating in performance evaluation at 90 days. Checklists and regular check-ins ensure that objectives are met, with adjustments made based on feedback.
Learning and development are facilitated through structured training, shadowing sessions, and mentoring. New employees gain practical experience through projects and have access to a range of resources, including workshops and online modules. Feedback is essential to refine the learning process, with managers actively supporting progression.
Integration and engagement are promoted through social activities and formal introductions to team members. A buddy system and regular feedback sessions provide necessary support, while one-on-one meetings and company tours help familiarize new employees with the environment. The program concludes with a review meeting to discuss future engagement opportunities.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Establish clear objectives for each phase
- Define specific goals for the first 30 days focusing on company culture and role understanding
- Outline objectives for the 60-day mark revolving around skill development and relationship building
- Set clear targets for the 90-day milestone related to performance assessment and feedback
- Communicate the objectives to the new employee at the start of the orientation program
- Create a checklist for each phase to help the new hire track their progress
- Incorporate regular check-ins to assess objective alignment
- Adjust objectives as needed based on role feedback and performance
- Include departmental leaders in setting tailored objectives
- Provide resources and support to meet each phase's objectives
- Schedule a final evaluation meeting to review accomplishments and areas for improvement
⛳️ Strategy 2: Facilitate learning and development
- Develop a comprehensive training schedule for the first 30 days
- Incorporate shadowing sessions with experienced team members
- Provide access to online resources and training modules
- Schedule workshops or seminars relevant to the learner's role in the first 60 days
- Establish a mentoring system to guide new employees
- Include cross-department learning sessions to enhance organisational understanding
- Introduce a project during the 60-90 day period for practical experience
- Assess training needs regularly and update resources accordingly
- Encourage feedback to enhance training processes
- Ensure manager involvement in evaluating learning progression and offering additional support
⛳️ Strategy 3: Cultivate integration and engagement
- Organise a welcome meeting with key team members on day one
- Plan social integration activities such as team lunches within the first 30 days
- Set up informal one-on-one meetings with team members
- Provide a comprehensive overview of company values and culture
- Include a company tour to familiarise new hires with the physical working environment
- Facilitate regular feedback sessions through the 30, 60, and 90-day checkpoints
- Launch a buddy system to provide new employees with peer support
- Encourage involvement in company events and activities
- Introduce new hires to networks within the company that align with their interests or roles
- Conduct a final review meeting to discuss integration progress and future engagement opportunities
Bringing accountability to your strategy
It's one thing to have a plan, it's another to stick to it. We hope that the examples above will help you get started with your own strategy, but we also know that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day effort.
That's why we built Tability: to help you track your progress, keep your team aligned, and make sure you're always moving in the right direction.
Give it a try and see how it can help you bring accountability to your strategy.
