Where did all the new folks go?

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One of the big challenges of recruitment is putting so much effort to get applicants, but once they are through orientation, we lose them.  It is not uncommon to hear from folks that 60% of new staff will leave in the first six months, and it is hard not to ask WHY? (Of course, that […]

That First Impression – New Employee Orientation Day!

People are walking out of their first day of orientation – what do you think that they are talking about?  What is their first reaction of your organization, what is important, where do they fit in? Lots of forms, lots of rules, and lots of compliance paperwork.   One of the most exciting young leaders […]