Does my new hire have what it takes to succeed in their role?
Will I be supported in my new role to make it a success?
These are the questions often asked by both the employer and new employee after the hiring process has been completed. So, it has been three months since your new hire started, and things are going wrong!
Their performance is not up to scratch, they seem unhappy, and you have begun wondering if you made a mistake hiring them. You are also feeling a bit frustrated because of the time and money spent on recruiting this person, and now it seems as if you may have to go back to square one and start the process all over again. Does this sound familiar?
On the opposite end of the spectrum, your new hire is also feeling pressure and frustration. All went so well during the interview, and they seemed to connect with you and the business. The role was exactly what they were looking for, a dream job, but now they are feeling disconnected, inadequate, and ready to quit.
There could be many reasons why things have gone wrong from both ends, and it may just be that the person is not the right fit for the business. However, if you consider how much you have invested in getting this new person onboarded into your business, perhaps there are some things you can do to engage and help them perform their role effectively rather than letting them go or waiting for them to quit.
Studies have shown that some of the top reasons for new employees not working out are that after the honeymoon phase of their role has ended, they may feel overwhelmed with their new role and responsibilities and maybe even be underqualified. These can negatively affect their performance, self-confidence, and morale, ultimately affecting the business.
Wouldn’t it be easier if the new person you hired had come up with a learning and development plan as part of their onboarding? One that has been created specifically for them to help them settle into their role and perform well in their new role.
Wiser Academy’s Hire and train service combines a recruitment service and a training & development service in one package. We will not only source the right candidate for your business but create a development plan tailormade for them during their first six months. So, you are not just paying an agency fee but also getting a well-structured development plan included in the price to ensure that your recruit is successful in their role.
This service will keep the employee engaged and motivated within their first six months, help them succeed, and retain them beyond that period. It’s a win, win for both the employer and the employee.
To learn more about our Hire and train service or, if you have a staff member you would like to train, please visit www.wiseracademy.co.uk.