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From the Vault: The Story of the Lost Employee - Onboarding and Orientation

John Thalheimer, MS and Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Episode 44

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In today's episode, we take a trip back to 2020 to revisit one of our most popular episodes - The Story of the Lost Employee. You only get one shot at a first impression and nowhere can that be felt more than the very first day at a new job. From unclear directions to stale information, there is a multitude of ways to have your new employee leaving asking themselves, "Did I just make a big mistake?" 

But there are also so many little things that can be done to make the first day welcoming and engaging all while keeping your new employee excited for the next day. Take a trip down memory lane with Chuck and John to learn how to take small details into account to make a huge impact. 

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