Onboard, Develop, & Keep Your Best People
Greatteamsdon'tjusthappen,they'rebuilt,grown,andkept.Astrongonboardingplanandintentionalretentionstrategiesareyourmostpowerful toolsforlong-termsuccess.
90 Day Onboarding Plan
Days 1-7: Orientation & Foundation
Welcome&companyoverview(mission,values,culture)
Office/facilitytourandteamintroductions
CompleteallHRpaperwork&I-9documentation
Setupuniform,equipment,andtools
Reviewemployeehandbook&companypolicies
Safetytraining&OSHAcomplianceoverview
Reviewjobrole,dailyexpectations&schedule
Setshortterm30daygoalswithsupervisor
Assignabuddyormentorforthefirstweek
Days 8-30: Learn & Build Confidence
Beginjobshadowingwithexperiencedteammembers
Learncompanysystems,tools,software&processes
Completeanyrequiredcertificationsortrainingmodules
Weekly1-on-1check-inswithdirectsupervisor
Reviewprogresson30daygoals
Providefeedbackandanswerquestionsopenly
Introducetokeyclientsorprojectsites
Begintakingonsmall,supervisedtasksindependently
Days 31-60: Independence & Feedback
Takeonassignedprojectswithminimalsupervision
Receivestructuredcoaching&performancefeedback
Conductformal30-dayperformancereview
Identifyanyskillgapsandcreateadevelopmentplan
Strengthenproblem-solvinganddecision-makingskills
Encourageparticipationinteammeetings
Revisitandadjust60-daygoals
Days 61-90: Growth & Integration
Conductformal90-dayperformancereview
Discusslong-termcareergoals&advancementpath
Set6-monthand1-yeargoalstogether
Explorecertifications,training&advancementopportunities
Confirmrolefitandaddressanyconcerns
Celebratemilestonesandrecognizeearlywins
Continuebuildingteamrelationshipsandculture
Outcome:Newhireisfullyintegrated,confident,andfocusedonthefuture.
Retention Strategies That Work
Stay Interviews
Checkinat6monthsandannuallytoaskwhat'sgoing wellandwhatcanimprove.
Clear Advancement Pathways
Mapoutgrowthopportunitiesandsupportcertifications, education,andtraining.
Involve Your Team
Includeteammembersindecision-makingandproblemsolvingprocesses.
Why Employees Leave
Recognize & Celebrate
Recognizesmallwins—giftcards,publicpraise,and teamcelebrationsgoalongway.
Cross-Training
Provideopportunitiestolearnnewskillsandgrowwithin thecompany.
Competitive Pay & Benefits
Reviewpayregularlyandofferbenefitsthatmattermost toyourworkforce.