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<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHow to recruit the best talent & onboard like the pros<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHere\u2019s some backstory<\/a>: Sadio Man\u00e9, a Senegalese soccer player at the English Premier League club Liverpool, had won several titles and scored 120 goals in 269 matches in just 6 seasons for the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHis former manager said, \u201cAs well a Liverpool legend, he’s one of the all-time Premier League greats.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Earning roughly $5.2 million a year, Man\u00e9 had it made in the shade at Liverpool.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When he was courted by European rival and German championship-level club Bayern Munich, it wasn\u2019t the money that stood out to Man\u00e9. In fact, it was the onboarding process and the club, which professional athletes rarely remark on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Man\u00e9 was blown away by the fans and their hospitality. \u201cThe people welcomed me, especially here at the club, which gave me another boost in motivation.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Sometimes, employment decisions aren\u2019t entirely rational. \u201cWe are all far less rational in our decision-making than standard economic theory assumes,\u201d famous economist Dan Ariely stated. What would make a man leave his current employer where he\u2019s so successful?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
But what Man\u00e9 experienced at Bayern Munich makes sense. 10 years ago, he played for another German club and visited Munich as an opponent. \u201cPeople are very respectful and nice. That really impressed me and played an important role [in my decision].\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
10 years later, Man\u00e9 distinctly remembers his interactions with the club and how they made him feel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
What lessons can you take from this employee onboarding experience?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For one, you must treat every step in the recruitment and onboarding process with extreme detail and care if you want to hire the top talent your company deserves.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Who are you interacting with today in your candidate experience who you may not get this time around, but you desperately want to onboard sometime in the future?<\/strong> Providing a memorable candidate experience is more than just getting top talent in this moment in time, but in the future as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEffective onboarding isn\u2019t about a gift basket, onboarding software, and a shiny new computer. No.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A successful recruitment and onboarding process shows off your company culture, values every interaction with top candidates, and makes them feel like a million dollars. Figuratively speaking, of course.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Because when you make people feel welcomed, engaged and valuable, they remember you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nGet content like this in my inbox<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAn onboarding checklist to welcome your new hires<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSo, how can you recruit and onboard like the pros?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Throw out your traditional onboarding playbook. Below is an employee onboarding checklist you can break out every time you hire a top draft pick.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u2714 \u00a0 Interview your top candidates<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nToday\u2019s job seekers may interview with up to ten or fifteen companies at once. What are you doing to go above and beyond and stand out from the crowd?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Remember interviews are just as important for your top candidates as they are for you. The hiring process is a tryout \u2013 a two-way street. They need to know their employer cares for them, values them, and pays them their worth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
With modern tools like PivotCX<\/a>, Field of Talent can help you personalize and speed up your hiring process. Not bad! Get your free consult here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u2714 \u00a0 Extend the offer (of a lifetime!)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLet your candidate know that this offer is special. It\u2019s an opportunity to grow together, to honor their personal and professional goals, and to value them and their family.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For job seekers, the interview process is long and hard. Receiving an offer is a big deal<\/em>. Act like it! Paint a picture for them what life looks like if they accept your offer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHint: It should be greener grass.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u2714 \u00a0 Celebrate their acceptance<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYou know that eccentric Oprah gif: You get a car, you get a car, you get a car! That\u2019s how you should react when your top draft pick accepts your offer.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Relay your excitement to your new hire. You\u2019ve done it. You\u2019ve gotten your top draft pick. Congratulations!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Now, it\u2019s time to get to work. The onboarding process has just begun.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u2714 \u00a0 Bridge the gap between acceptance & first day<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEspecially important to your top draft pick\u2019s success at your organization is bridging the gap between their acceptance and first day on the job.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
They worked hard to finally receive and accept an offer. They may want to rest and take a few weeks off before starting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Three words: Communicate. Communicate. Over<\/em>communicate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe\u2019ve highlighted the importance of communication<\/a> and how a lack of clarity<\/a> can be your onboarding\u2019s downfall. Three quick tips to improve your comms:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n- Prioritize frequency, clarity, & transparency<\/li>\r\n
- Meet them where they are<\/li>\r\n
- No ghosting<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Introduce them to their team. Send a care package to their family. Invite them to company events without any expectations. These are just a few ways to onboard before<\/em> onboarding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u2714 \u00a0 Reduce first day jitters<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe first day of a new job is inherently anxiety-inducing. Change is scary.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Set expectations for your new hire and make sure they know what they\u2019re getting into. Surprises cause uncertainty. And uncertainty causes anxiety.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
His former manager said, \u201cAs well a Liverpool legend, he’s one of the all-time Premier League greats.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Earning roughly $5.2 million a year, Man\u00e9 had it made in the shade at Liverpool.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When he was courted by European rival and German championship-level club Bayern Munich, it wasn\u2019t the money that stood out to Man\u00e9. In fact, it was the onboarding process and the club, which professional athletes rarely remark on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Man\u00e9 was blown away by the fans and their hospitality. \u201cThe people welcomed me, especially here at the club, which gave me another boost in motivation.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Sometimes, employment decisions aren\u2019t entirely rational. \u201cWe are all far less rational in our decision-making than standard economic theory assumes,\u201d famous economist Dan Ariely stated. What would make a man leave his current employer where he\u2019s so successful?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
But what Man\u00e9 experienced at Bayern Munich makes sense. 10 years ago, he played for another German club and visited Munich as an opponent. \u201cPeople are very respectful and nice. That really impressed me and played an important role [in my decision].\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
10 years later, Man\u00e9 distinctly remembers his interactions with the club and how they made him feel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
What lessons can you take from this employee onboarding experience?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For one, you must treat every step in the recruitment and onboarding process with extreme detail and care if you want to hire the top talent your company deserves.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Who are you interacting with today in your candidate experience who you may not get this time around, but you desperately want to onboard sometime in the future?<\/strong> Providing a memorable candidate experience is more than just getting top talent in this moment in time, but in the future as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Effective onboarding isn\u2019t about a gift basket, onboarding software, and a shiny new computer. No.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A successful recruitment and onboarding process shows off your company culture, values every interaction with top candidates, and makes them feel like a million dollars. Figuratively speaking, of course.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Because when you make people feel welcomed, engaged and valuable, they remember you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n So, how can you recruit and onboard like the pros?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Throw out your traditional onboarding playbook. Below is an employee onboarding checklist you can break out every time you hire a top draft pick.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Today\u2019s job seekers may interview with up to ten or fifteen companies at once. What are you doing to go above and beyond and stand out from the crowd?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Remember interviews are just as important for your top candidates as they are for you. The hiring process is a tryout \u2013 a two-way street. They need to know their employer cares for them, values them, and pays them their worth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n With modern tools like PivotCX<\/a>, Field of Talent can help you personalize and speed up your hiring process. Not bad! Get your free consult here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Let your candidate know that this offer is special. It\u2019s an opportunity to grow together, to honor their personal and professional goals, and to value them and their family.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For job seekers, the interview process is long and hard. Receiving an offer is a big deal<\/em>. Act like it! Paint a picture for them what life looks like if they accept your offer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Hint: It should be greener grass.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You know that eccentric Oprah gif: You get a car, you get a car, you get a car! That\u2019s how you should react when your top draft pick accepts your offer.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Relay your excitement to your new hire. You\u2019ve done it. You\u2019ve gotten your top draft pick. Congratulations!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Now, it\u2019s time to get to work. The onboarding process has just begun.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Especially important to your top draft pick\u2019s success at your organization is bridging the gap between their acceptance and first day on the job.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n They worked hard to finally receive and accept an offer. They may want to rest and take a few weeks off before starting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Three words: Communicate. Communicate. Over<\/em>communicate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n We\u2019ve highlighted the importance of communication<\/a> and how a lack of clarity<\/a> can be your onboarding\u2019s downfall. Three quick tips to improve your comms:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Introduce them to their team. Send a care package to their family. Invite them to company events without any expectations. These are just a few ways to onboard before<\/em> onboarding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The first day of a new job is inherently anxiety-inducing. Change is scary.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Set expectations for your new hire and make sure they know what they\u2019re getting into. Surprises cause uncertainty. And uncertainty causes anxiety.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAn onboarding checklist to welcome your new hires<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u2714 \u00a0 Interview your top candidates<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2714 \u00a0 Extend the offer (of a lifetime!)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2714 \u00a0 Celebrate their acceptance<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2714 \u00a0 Bridge the gap between acceptance & first day<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\u2714 \u00a0 Reduce first day jitters<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n