Yea, well, here it is – State Fair time. Time for corn dogs and just about anything else on a stick. What is the latest food item? I’m not sure. And Able Frake isn’t sure to since he spends all his time in the hog pavilion with Blue Boy. But I guess it was worth it for ol’ Able standing here with Blue Boy and his Grand Champion Ribbon. This carving may be made of wood, but for Able, the pig is all pork.
Manager’s ’New Hire’ Objectives
For the hiring manager, taking on new talent should make a positive impact to the organization. Getting that new hire off to a good start eliminates future problems down the road. The manager must focus on the objectives for the employee, while giving a positive image of the job. Orientation is important for the new hire to understand what those objectives are. Again, an employee must have a good start to succeed in the organization.
The new hire must have the time to meet all the employees. A warm welcome is always a great start. The hiring manager should do the task, not an HR employee. This would demonstrate that the manager is interested in bringing in the new hire. The hiring manager needs to take the time to make the new employee feel welcome. This puts the new hire’s nerves at ease and builds their confidence about being ready to get to work.
During, or after the orientation, the manager must make the performance objectives clear to the new hire. If the manager leaves the objectives out, the new employee does not have an understanding about what is expected and will spend a long time in frustration while trying to figure out what the manger wants. So many new employees begin to hate their jobs when the manager does not stay in communication with objective feedback and positive assurances of value. Bringing the new employee in properly should be the manager’s objectives.
Russell Scott – Strategic Business Partners – Craig Lindell and Associates – craiglindell.com/
