3 things to give new employees their first day on the job. . .
Some weeks back a friend of mine began a new job at a new organization. On his first day, they sent him two emails. The first email contained the policy on summer hours. The second email attached the policy on the dress code. First day on a new job. . . . filled with excitement. . . . . pregnant with possibilities. . . . . . new beginning. . . . . . . summer hours policy and dress code. It reminds me of my first day of work on the last job I started. I’m not sure they even knew I was coming. What a missed opportunity.
Here are 3 things to give a new employee their first day on the job. 1. Assign them a mentor for the next six months who is virally ill with enthusiasm about the mission of the organization. 2. Give them a tangible symbol of your organization’s BIG STORY. Use it to tell them a key part of that story in the most inspiring way possible. 3. Get the President of the organization to write them a personal note (handwritten preferable) inviting them to write him/her back after 6 weeks with a note detailing ten things the company could do better.
What happened on your first day at the new job? What would have made it better?
Great idea — my church will have a new supervised ministry student, and this will be a great way to initiate him into his position. I’m also going to suggest this for my son’s future boss, his dad. My son will begin to work at my husband’s law firm in a couple of weeks!
Again, soooo sorry to have missed you during Asheville retreat.
Blessings, Stacey
excellent, JD. this makes my twitter/facebook feed — don’t you feel honored!
JD! I’ve been in the process of seeking whatever the Lord has next in my life…
I actually just got hired yesterday for a part-time job at the Ballpark in Arlington! And, it’s just in time for the post-season…
So what happened on my first day at the new job? I got thrown into the fire! It was so much fun, though! (except bummer that the Rangers lost.)
They called me at about 1pm to let me know I was hired, and I started work at 3:30pm!
The manager didn’t have the chance to give me an orientation because of all the craziness, so I ended up relying on several other employees to help teach me the ropes. A couple of them were really great at telling me what to expect and things to look for, etc.
My personality thrives behind-the-scenes, so I was right at home working in the back stock-room hanging t-shirts all night long. It’s crazy how much stuff people buy at a game (and that’s another post…)! We’ll see how tomorrow goes.
What would have made it better? I’m not sure. Need to think on that. My experience has been to make the most of every opportunity I’m given and to try to be flexible and ready for anything.
And yes, I would definitely love it if the President (Nolan Ryan) were to write a letter inviting suggestions…
Sorry for the rambling. Just excited for renewed hope.
Blessings…