Building a “Winning Team” Culture from Day One: An Effective Onboarding Strategy Starts Earlier Than You Think

New hires in your utility face all of the stress and uncertainty that you felt years ago as a new high school freshman. Making freshman squirm was a fun amusement years ago, but making new hires squirm is a waste of money you cannot afford. Engaging people early into your Winning Team is the best practice. Begin by looking like a winner with a fresh and exciting job posting. Follow up with an equally impressive interview from top notch representative of your utility (think about how a military recruiter does it). A personal relationship begins with the words “I want you” from the supervisor and is reinforced with a Complete Job Offer that focuses on more than just money. Building a sense of “family” includes introductions around the company and creating a relaxed atmosphere for bonding with their team. Including everyone (temps, part-timers, contract employees) is how this process succeeds.