For new employees, a smooth and efficient transition to the company can reap rewards for years to come. Follow these five tips and you are sure to have a smoother hiring process.
1. Develop an employee handbook and use job descriptions to communicate the essential job functions and expectations to your new hires.
2. Require candidates to complete and sign an employment application instead of using only the person's resume.
3. Avoid asking illegal interview questions, and focus on those based on successful behaviors.
4. Follow-up with an offer letter noting an RSVP date, a hire date, compensation, and any preconditions to employment.
5. Conduct reference and relevant background checks to assess the candidate's integrity.
If you need help staying organized and compliant during the new hire process you should work with a professional and utilize a new hire checklist from the SwiftChecks HR Support Center. You can access a complete library of laws, regulations, best practices, and forms inside of our support center to help you stay organized and in compliance. You can also download customizable job descriptions and an employee handbook or have one of our HR professionals customize them for you!
