The third portion of the three ‘c’s in the new hire training/onboarding process is corporate culture. No matter what workplace you go to, each one has its own culture. There are some that are similar in expectation, but the differences for a new employee often determine the decision to stay or go. It’s essential to help a new employee fully assimilate to the feel of the workplace. Culture’s impact in the workplace is significant and cannot be ignored.
Politics
Every company has its politics. Those policies significantly affect the culture of the workplace, and therefore, your workers. The beliefs and values of the corporation are only part of what the corporate culture entails. However, without a new-hire being familiar those beliefs and values, and having similar ones, the foundation for security is not there. When this occurs, the new-hire doesn’t feel like this is the right workplace for them. The beliefs, values, and goals that align with the corporate culture are important for a solid foundation.
Where Do They Fit In?
There’s nothing more awkward than not knowing your place within a company. How is your new-hire connected? Where do they fit in with the overall goals and outlook of the enterprise? For example, in 2013, Alan Yordy, president and chief mission officer of PeaceHealth Medical Group in Eugene, Oregon announced they would move their headquarters to Bellingham, Washington. Many jobs became affected by this move, and any individual hired in Eugene, Oregon was given the opportunity to go with the company. How would your new-hire feel about moving to Washington within a few short years?
Corporate Executives
Some new employees feel more secure when they know that executive leaders of the company are available if needed. Are they seen? Are they personable? Is there an open-door policy? The presence of administration is important to the culture of the organization and the employees integrating with the culture. Each part of the corporate culture–leadership, Employees, and work–affects the individuals and teams within a company.
Contact Interactive Services today for more information on how to integrate a new-hire to the Corporate culture. Their resources help to ensure you have a healthy, productive, and happy staff for your overall business.
