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\nThough you may have created an effective strategy for finding\u00a0<\/strong>the top talent to work for your organization, no employee comes into work on the first day knowing what to do.<\/strong><\/p>\n It is the responsibility of your human resources staff, training directors and management to get each new hire up to speed. From signing employment contracts and acknowledging company policies and procedures to learning the basics of how to operate equipment and work on assignments, there\u2019s a lot they need to know before they\u2019re ready to collaborate with the rest of your team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Onboarding Process<\/strong><\/p>\n Many companies have evolved from simple orientations to onboarding. This is the process of getting new hires acclimated with the company and their positions. Often, the human resource department collaborates with training directors and department managers to develop a plan with the hopes of accelerating the knowledge of new hires to enhance their productivity once integrated into their positions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tips for a Successful Onboarding for New Hires<\/b><\/p>\n The more prepared your new hires are for their positions the more productive they can be. To create a successful onboarding plan, consider these tips below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Send What You Can in Advance<\/b><\/p>\n There\u2019s a lot of new hire paperwork that needs to be completed before they can begin working with your organization. You can make things easier for your new hires by sending what you can in advance. Once they have accepted your offer, you can send them the new hire paperwork via email or through traditional mail and request that it be filled out and brought with them on the first day. This not only saves them time, but allows them the opportunity to gather any important documents they\u2019ll need like a driver\u2019s license, social security card, birth certificate, college degree, and whatever else is needed to complete the employment paperwork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Use Print Materials<\/b><\/p>\n New hires have to remember a significant amount of information. That on top of the nervousness they\u2019re experiencing, the odds of them retaining it all are very slim. To ensure that the information provided to them on their first day sticks, print materials should be used. Having pamphlets, PowerPoint presentations, employee handbooks, company policies and procedures, and even equipment manuals to use throughout the onboarding process (and in the beginning stages of their employment) provides a tangible reference they can go back to whenever they need. You can utilize <\/span>technical writing software <\/span><\/a>to create such materials for use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Make Them Feel Welcomed<\/b><\/p>\n