How to Avoid the Leading Causes of Turnover in Your Company

Post-hire shock in a leading cause of turnover in the workplace. Post-hire shock occurs when the job or organization is not as the new hire expected. Unfortunately, many things that are promised in the interview process never are granted. Also, if employees feel under or over whelmed during the first few weeks, they may start to rethink their choice.

Post-hire shock can be prevented with a great onboarding program. A comprehensive program will help orient the new hire to the organization’s culture, their position and their colleagues. The manager and mentor should be able to monitor for signs of shock.

What are the signs of post-hire shock?

• Your new recruit disengages or seems overwhelmed.
• He or she doesn’t connect with colleagues.
• Your new hire stops asking questions.
• Mentors or co-workers have heard comments about the position not meeting his or her expectations.

There are ways to treat post-hire shock.

• Make sure your new recruit has access to essential resources for their job and help them learn about the organization.
• Ask the mentor to schedule quick daily meetings to discuss workload, expectations, and any other issues.
• Immediately connect your new hire with a mentor, if you haven’t already.
• Make sure your new recruit has access to essential resources for their job and help them learn about the organization.
• Gather feedback from your new employee and their mentor, separately.
• Find personalized ways to help them feel connected based on their interests and priorities.

Recruiting Connection experts agree that diagnosing and treating “post-hire shock” can help prevent costly turnover. Use these tips to improve your onboarding process, prevent future shock, and hold on to that great talent you found.