E17 - Onboarding New M&E Staff: 10 Things to Do in the First 2 Weeks

Monitoring and Evaluation Boost

Godfrey Senkaba discusses 10 must-dos for every hiring manager to successfully onboard new employees, particularly those who will perform monitoring and evaluation jobs. The tips are intended to improve the onboarding practices of hiring managers. Already 9 in 10 employees disagree that their organization does a good job onboarding new employees (Gallup.com).

Tip #1. Develop and complete a pre-onboarding checklist

Tip #2. Scope the issues to address during onboarding

Tip #3. Develop and execute a Technical Onboarding Plan.

Tip #4. Don’t Skip Orientation. Just Ensure it is meaningful.

Tip #5. Have clear targets and outcomes for the onboarding.

Tip #6. Have a shared understanding of the Job, roles, and expectations.

Tip #7. Confirm the new employee’s portfolio

Tip #8. Formalize performance goals and expectations.

Tip #9. Discuss and agree on a professional development plan, and

Tip #10. Be available to answer questions and concerns from the employee.

Have you hired new staff recently? What is your experience? I am happy to hear from you and just as ready to work with you to improve the job experience of new employees. Use the comment box below or send me an email. Thank you for your feedback.

Connect with Godfrey Senkaba:

Website: https://www.mandeboost.com

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/senkaba_g

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/godfrey-senkaba-32452428/

Godfrey Senkaba, M&E Boost Podcast.