The perfect start!
15 percent of all new employees think about dismissal on the first working day, as a study by the Human Capital Institute found!
To avoid this, workers and employers need to follow a few rules when starting a new job:
Employees: How do I get through the first few days?
Finally! You have found the dream place and think you are in seventh heaven. Because the application marathon is finally behind you - but unfortunately the trial period is ahead of you. In order not to fail, there are a few tips that you should take to heart.
Not only the first working day is particularly important. You should prepare well for the new position in advance. Gather information, memorize names and structures in advance and find out about current trends. First, you score with previous knowledge from your colleagues or can follow the explanations much faster.
Treat yourself to relaxation after working hours and do not plan your first working week privately with many appointments. Do not forget that the trial period takes a lot of strength and commitment and you need relaxation in the evening.
Show your colleagues great interest and willingness to learn. Ask a lot, but don't be annoying. Only those who ask the right questions will appear competent.
Use every opportunity to build a functioning network. Also show interest in your colleagues and their lives. You should only hold back if you participate in gossip!
Do not present your colleagues or boss with great suggestions for improvement in the first week - this is not necessarily well received by everyone. Of course, there is nothing to be said against the careful introduction of ideas and suggestions.
So don't worry: the first week is the worst. If you have survived them well, you will definitely be successful. As a little tip: just do not let it be noted that you could hardly remember a name for the many faces.; D
Employers: Tips for the right onboarding
Unfortunately, many forget that the first few days and weeks are decisive for whether an employee quickly feels comfortable in the company and then quickly becomes productive. Many make it unnecessarily difficult to start with no workplace, no computer and no training plan. How to prevent this:
So that the start is not a “jump into the cold water”: Clarify all formalities such as the signing of the employment contract, meal and time recording cards and all relevant documents in advance. On the first day, new employees should feel that they are welcome and can feel "at home".
Before the new employee joins, it should be clarified who will enroll them. In addition, a buddy should be provided to the new employee. This should not be responsible for technical questions about the field of work, but should help to get used to and get to know the new employer. In addition, the necessary infrastructure such as workplace, access data, working materials, etc. should be taken care of before starting work.
The first day or week in the new job is primarily used to settle in. The new colleague should not just be paved with meetings and training immediately. It is more important that he get to know his team and the tasks.
In my opinion, the first feedback discussion can take place after a month. Here it should be clarified within the trial period whether this employment relationship has a future.
Conclusion: The probationary period is actually like an “engagement period” between the company and a new employee: Both could now get to know each other and find out whether they really fit together.
