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Newly hired employees are a precious resource for any business. Significant time and cost were expended in the hiring process which was likely initiated because help was needed immediately. Getting off on the wrong foot with a new hire is problematic for them and the business. Data indicates 81 percent of new hires say were overwhelmed during their onboarding process <survey data>.
Author and speaker Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS, shares her perspectives about the need for a process and training newly hired veterinary technicians and nurses and even retreads.
Please stop! Don’t throw your new hires on the floor! It’s imperative that leadership develop new hire programs centered around supporting and coaching the new employee.” – Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS
Source: Veterinary Team Training, YouTube, August 9, 2023. Link. (4:36)
Related content: Why shadowing makes all the difference for nurturing a career in vet med, DVM 360, August 16, 2023. Link. Video (9:12) Chris Carpenter, DVM, and Stephanie Jones, DVM, collectively underscore the importance of offering a guiding hand to aspiring minds who are eager to gain firsthand experience.
INSIGHTS: Fans of the Nat Geo Wild veterinary shows often see senior veterinarians involving new hires and less experienced staff, helping them learn, gain confidence and become part of the practice team. It has been proven many times over that structured onboarding processes work for employees and for new clients too.<Link>.