Onboarding

The focus of this episode of How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill, is on onboarding new team members effectively, especially in a hybrid working environment. Kate explores why proper onboarding is crucial for employee retention and productivity. Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction to Onboarding New Team Members00:39 Linda the Bad Manager: A Cringe-worthy Example02:26 The Importance of Effective Onboarding03:19 Phase One: Pre-Arrival Preparations04:20 Phase Two: The First Week05:30 Phase Three: The First 90 Days06:30 Common Onboarding Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them08:37 Measuring Onboarding Effectiveness09:20 Special Considerations for Hybrid Teams10:06 Creating a Structured Onboarding Checklist10:52 Key Principles for Successful Onboarding12:00 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsJOIN MY COMMUNITY: Subscribe HERE⁠⁠ if you’d like new podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox along with weekly tips, tools, and musings. Have you subscribed yet?It would mean so much to me if you would SUBSCRIBE, SHARE OR REVIEW the How to Lead podcast wherever you get your podcasts!Useful links:Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmes Buy the "How to Lead" bookConnect with Kate on LinkedInFollow Kate on TikTokContact Kate