Get managers involved with new employees!
May 26, 2008
Sharing the responsibility for learning and development of employees between line managers and HR is a great idea!
When a new employee starts, we give them a set induction plan for the week. At the end of the week we hold an evaluation meeting where we can ask how the induction has been and if they feel they need to go over any areas they feel they are not 100% sure on.
We then hold a meeting at the end of week 2 and week 3 and then do a 1 month, 3 month and 6 month review.
In the past, this has all been down to the HR department when in fact it should be the responsibility of the line manager to liaise with the new employee.
After the 1 month review, the employee doesnt really meet with the HR department again so its crucial that the manager gives the employee time to speak to them about how they are settling in and if they need more help in certain areas.
We have also decided to involve managers in the interviewing process so that they can decide exactly who they would like to join their team.
If managers are not involved with the recruitment of employees or the learning and development in your company, then i definitely think that you should start this now!
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