New employees face many challenges when joining an organization or moving into a
new position, department, or team. The Number 1 issue faced by someone in that position, in any organization, is
how to communicate and effectively interact with others. The goal of Job Strategies for New Employees is to help
avoid some of the mistakes that could be made when taking on a new task or position.
Organizations also have much to gain by helping ensure that new employees fit into the workplace
culture. With the amount of time, effort, and money spent recruiting, interviewing and orienting new staff members,
it makes sense to try to give them all the available tools possible so that they can succeed.
By providing a copy of Job Strategies for New Employees to each new hire along with a "Welcome" letter,
organizations send a message of concern and commitment that can often make the difference during that tenuous transition
period in the first few months on the job.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Taking Advantage of a New Situation
Chapter 2 Fitting in and Building Your Network
Chapter 3 Communicating in Your New Role and Beyond
Chapter 4 Preparing for the Unexpected
Chapter 5 Beyond Orientation
Answers to Selected Resources
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