Fast Company Daily How to preserve new-hire enthusiasm beyond the first few weeks
May 1, 2025
New hires often bring a spark of creativity and motivation, but that energy can fizzle out quickly. The discussion explores vital strategies to sustain enthusiasm after onboarding. Actionable tips are shared to keep new employees engaged and integrated into company culture. It emphasizes not only the importance of job training but also creating a supportive team atmosphere, ensuring fresh talent remains inspired and productive.
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Give Context, Not Just Content
- Provide new hires with organizational context, not just role-specific content during onboarding.
- Answer questions about teamwork, cultural norms, decision-making, and key metrics to prevent fear of failure.
New-Hire Enthusiasm Drops Fast
- New hires’ enthusiasm drops by 22% within weeks, reducing innovation and effort.
- Sustaining this energy is a strategic advantage for organizations that can preserve it.
Prove Failure Tolerance
- Demonstrate your organization's tolerance for failure by sharing real stories of failed projects and what was learned.
- Show that those who failed are still valued, encouraging new hires to take risks without fear.