The first 90 days

- When orientation is complete, … there is still a lot of important work to do. … The biggest risk of new hire turnover … is in the first 40 to 50 days. … Research indicates that somewhere around that time … they'll be making lasting decisions … about their commitment to the organization. … So you're going to help them be successful. … Your first order of business … is to ensure the new employee … is attending any required training as scheduled. … This might include online training, … classroom training, or a mixture. … The key is to get it done quickly … before work fully assumes their time. … Next, on a regular basis, … you'll want to check in with the person's buddy, … their direct supervisor, … and less frequently, their mentor. … Never underestimate the relationship … between productivity and social support. … Then it's time to begin a data collection process. … You want data about how successfully the team … is managing the onboarding process. … Every organization is different. …