Blog Post: How to Start Out on the Right Foot with a New Employee

Avoid misunderstandings by explaining what you expect from your new employee above and beyond what is included in company policies or handbook.  How often should they be checking in with you?  What decision-making authority do they have?  How do you expect them to be interacting with clients and co-workers?  What aspects of their work product do you want to review and approve?  Your expectations are going to change as your star employee assimilates into the organization.  Make sure to keep them in the loop and the lines of communication open.

Take the time to really get to know your employee.  Find out what is important to them.  Asking them some of the following questions will show that you care about their happiness and satisfaction level in the workplace.