Bringing the eight actions presented here to life can better prepare the new worker for their possible full-time status. Now that the new worker is a known entity, the Foreman should be confident on where to use the new worker, whom to team them with at times, and what they can count on from the new worker in terms of their attitude and performance.
Working with New, Part III
As the Foreman continues to work with the new employee, it will be important for them to continue emphasizing many of the following efforts. Remember, this new worker is still new to the company, the crew, and many will be new to construction. Therefore, it is vital that the Foreman continue the new employee’s learning experience but in a way that is also enjoyable and confidence building.
[AUDIO] Working With New Employees, Part II
Foreman can greatly impact the new worker in the first week of work if they will determine to engage the worker. The foreman must adjust what they ask from the new worker based on what early signs they see of the worker’s current skills and knowledge level, always positioning the new worker to be in a safe situation. Not merely assuming the new worker will be “worthless” during their first week of work can go a long way to stimulating the new worker to like the company, like what they are doing, and to see the long-term benefits to staying with the company.
