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 I
With the number of workers looking to construction as a career choice dropping, contractors must pull out all of the stops to give a new worker every excuse possible to stay with their new contractor, learning more about the many benefits of construction, and to continue their learning immediately.
Here’s to making the very first day at work for a new employee the same day they determined that construction and your company was right for them!
