Designing new employee experiences

With Szilvia Olah

Author

Josiah Mackenzie
April 10, 2023

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We decide during the first week if we’ll stay or not.

Szilvia Olah

Today we’re learning from Szilvia Olah, Founder of The Strengths Company, and a former Learning & Talent Development leader at Accor and Jumeirah Group in Dubai.

The big idea: The way you interact with your new team members from the very start sets the tone for your culture - and the likelihood they will stay with you.

Today's 8-minute episode covers:

  • Who is responsible for new employee experience (0:35)

  • Designing a great pre-arrival experience (0:50)

  • Why you need to let new employees know in advance what the first days/weeks with your organization will look like (1:46)

  • Why you should not focus on onboarding the first day (2:14)

  • The story of designing a treasure hunt for new employees (4:12)

  • The important 5-minute check-in (6:05)

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the website.

Question for you: What does your new employee experience look like?