Materials for my puppy’s “onboarding” could serve as a model for supervisors and human resource managers!
The social media algorithm learned that I have a new puppy, and suddenly my feed is full of training programs, food options, and cute golden retriever videos. One of the most helpful resources came from the American Kennel Club. Although my Zoe is not AKC registered, I was still able to sign up for a free “Pupdate newsletter” by sharing her age and breed. Now, every week, I receive a tailored email that has been spot-on accurate about the challenges I’m facing and offers tips to address them in training. It’s just enough to be helpful and manageable — providing me with actionable information when I need it.
Think about adapting this format for human onboarding. Instead of inundating new employees with an overwhelming manual or packed schedule, provide weekly, bite-sized information that is targeted to the experiences expected at that time. You can acknowledge likely frustrations and provide resources to resolve them.
The Pupdate email starts with “Sit. Stay. Read this.” By utilizing a similar cadence for your new employee orientation, your team members may actually do that as well.
