Starting to work at a new organization can be a little bit intimidating for many employees. The reason being, there are too many unknown factors. Almost feels like the first of a school – nerve wracking yet full of excitement. Training and development of employees are the key determinants of how they will perform in near future. Successful training sessions can help the fresh employees to develop a fair understanding of their job role as well as about the work culture.
To ensure new employees are on track, besides preparing them with the functional activities, it is essential to take the time to make them feel support. Employees when confident in their job role, are familiar with the company's policy and procedure can perform at their best.
5 Tips in Facilitating Successful Training Sessions to New Employees –
Structure Training Procedure
The first and foremost thing to prepare new employees ready is to form a structured training program before start training them. This is to prepare, plan and, design an entire program for the trainees. Apart from the technical training about how the system works the chain of commands and necessary workplace details. Introduce them to the key aspects of the organization, the mission & vision, the values that the organization stands on.
Make sure, the plan has been run by the management, also for detailed suggestions take up small reviews from the current employees. They have a first-hand experience on how things are done, this makes them perfect root of what can be the focal areas for the new employees.
Be Precise with Expectations
New employees have a lot of excitement with them, everything in the organization is new. Often times it can get a bit overwhelming to take too much instruction and information altogether. Rather than overloading them, make the transition simple. Give them the time to adjust with the new team, understand each other and be clear on their job role. It is crucial that the employee is in alignment with the expectations. The orientation is incomplete without the mutual understanding of what the organization expects from them how they can best deliver it. Be flexible throughout the process.
Provide Support & Resources
At the initial stage, fresh new employees look up to their mentors and training providers for the support they need. This can be a simple tour of the office, introducing them to the member of the team. Share all the necessary go-to resources starting from contact details of the members, important websites link, sample emails, et cetera including any recent updated resources that can be handy to use. Sure this may take some time to share across; nonetheless, it will make your work much easier for later days to come.
Make Connection
A successful organization reflects healthy interconnection between teams and teammates. Both employees and managers when able to use their understanding to reach common goals, it amplifies the outcome with affectivity. New employees at first can feel inhibited, which is why it is important to take the step in making connections. This way, they can share their ideas, clear confusion, and feel that they are a part of the organization. Also, the training can become an enjoyable process instead of just a job!
Review & Adjust with Employees Need
Though you have already prepared the modules for the training programs, no two trainees will be the same. There may be several adjustments required to help the hired employee. When you check in on them weekly basis, takes notes on what’s working and where things need to change a bit. Also, it is better to conduct meetings on a regular basis, review their growth and plan where they need support with.
Some employees may find it uncomfortable to ask questions in the beginning, so the role of the entire training is not just to insert skills and information; it is to facilitate the overall growth of the employees’performance as they learn. This can be only achieved when trainers and mentors are able to tap into employees' strengths and direct them on the right path.
As manager of the new employees, the responsibility to help them transition can be huge. Take the necessary step to make them feel welcome and comfortable. The key to prepare employees effectively lies in investing much time and effort at the initial stage. Both corporate training programs and interactive learning sessions are a form of investment and when done right it makes the employees' transition easy and thus their performance can be boosted to achieve larger accomplishments.
Written By : Aditi Radhakrishnan
