Part of being a hiring manager or supervisor is training employees. Too often, though, training employees fall short of expectations. Trainers are disappointed because their trainee "just doesn't get it." Trainees are disappointed because their trainers went too fast, assumed too much about previous knowledge, or didn't listen to their questions. 

SHERI WEAVER, HNI Training & Quality Assurance Manager
& THERESA DEW, HNI HR Manager

So you've found the perfect job candidate and they've said "YES!" Way to go! But your work is far from over. We've covered why strong onboarding matters and how to blow it with a new hire. The final piece of the onboarding puzzle is, of course, tips for success.

SHERI WEAVER
HNI Training and Quality Assurance Manager

Weak employee onboarding could spell disaster for a new recruit — and for the long-term health of your business. Here's a five-day plan for a terrible first week of work for a new employee. Let's hope these steps aren't part of your onboarding process!

SHERI WEAVER
HNI Training and Quality Assurance Manager

Employee onboarding is the getting-to-know-you period for a new worker and his or her employer. And it's as much about the employee getting to know the
employer as it is about the employee learning how to do a job!