Preparing Your New Hire for Success<\/b><\/p>\n
As the hiring manager, you have a responsibility to ensure your new hire feels welcomed into the team, has clarity on expectations, and has the support to be successful in their new role. On this page, you will find a few tips to help you build a strong partnership with your new hire, help them become a successful member of your team, and to have a great first year at BU.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It is important to note that the tips below are suggestions. Please customize your approach depending on the scope of the new hire\u2019s responsibilities and your team\u2019s structure. However, what is vital is that you take the time to build a partnership with your new hire, facilitate relationships with team members, and support their engagement with the BU community.<\/span><\/p>\n Transitioning to a new job and Institution can be both exciting and overwhelming. While the Human Resources team at BU will provide an orientation to your new hire, here are a few things you can do to prepare for your new hire.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Partner with Your New Hire<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n The first day and weeks are an excellent opportunity to help your new hire feel welcomed, inspire them, and help them become engaged not only with your department but also with the larger Institution. Plan to spend time with your new hire:<\/span><\/p>\n Help them Build Relationships with the Team<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Prepare Your Team:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Invest in Their Professional Development<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Help them Engage with the BU Community<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Employees feel most fulfilled at work when they feel connected and included in the community and larger Institution. We are all in this together. You can help BU achieve the Community, Big Yet Small pillar of the Strategic Plan 2030.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To meet the goals outlined in this plan, BU has launched many initiatives and created spaces and programs to help all employees find the right community. Ensure your new employee has information about these opportunities. Below are a few examples.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n As your new hire settles into their role, you have had an opportunity to assess their strengths and opportunities informally and formally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Plan for a three-month and six-month conversation. This meeting should be in addition to ongoing check-ins and might be a good time to discuss their interests and strengths and set performance and professional development goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Support their Engagement with the BU Community\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n The six to twelve months period is a vital milestone in a new hire\u2019s first year. You have an opportunity and responsibility to help them continue to feel successful in their role but also feel inspired to chart their career at BU.<\/span><\/p>\nBefore They Start<\/h3>
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During Their First Ninety Days<\/h3>
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During Their First Six Months<\/h3>
Continue to Build the Partnership with Your New Hire<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n
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During Their First Year<\/h3>
Partner with Your New Hire<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n
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