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5 Quick Tips for New Hire Training

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When it comes to new hires, how they’re welcomed and trained on the job can dictate how successful they are at your company – and how long they stay. As one of the top staffing agencies in Phoenix, PrideStaff knows that effective training can lead to engaged, motivated and loyal people. Poor or no training, on the other hand, often leads to weak performance and high turnover. And according to the Saratoga Institute, which specializes in quantitative HR metrics, the average organization loses approximately $1 million for every 10 workers who leave.

With that said, what can you do to improve training at your company – and increase retention in the process? Below are 5 tips to help you:

Tip #1: Offer different types of training formats.

Different people learn in different ways. That’s why it’s important to have a variety of training methods. Rather than sticking your new hires in a conference room for eight hours, vary the training over a period of several days through classes, videos, online exercises, formal meetings, handbooks and manuals, and team-building activities.

Tip #2: Provide real-world experience.

In addition to formal training, give your new hires the opportunity to gain real-world experience. This might include shadowing one of your existing staff members, or sitting in on important meetings where they can ask questions that will give them some insight into the big picture at the company.

Tip #3: Ask veteran employees to help.

While it’s important for the new hire to learn from their manager, it’s also helpful when their peers get involved as well. So have employees lend a hand with smaller training tasks. When you do, you’ll help facilitate peer connections, as well as make your veteran employees feel more valuable and engaged.

Tip #4: Tailor training for different skill levels.

You don’t want to waste time training an employee on something they already know, like the online time tracking software system your company uses; or not enough time on an area they’re not familiar with. So tailor training to each employee’s needs and existing knowledge and skill level.

Tip #5: Have fun.

Your new hires need to be adequately trained in order to be effective on the job. But don’t forget to add some fun into the equation. Invite them out to lunch with their new team members, or host a social hour for all the new hires to get to know each other. Remember, the first few weeks on the job can set the tone for years to come.

 

Do you need help hiring and training top talent for your team?

Call the experts at PrideStaff. As one of the leading staffing agencies in Phoenix, we can assist you with every aspect of hiring – from screening and hiring great candidates to training and retaining them. Contact PrideStaff today to learn more about how we can help you.

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