Every workplace possess is own distinctive subcultures and community within its own departments that can even run across entire industries. This is especially true in a work environment where healthy relationships breed high productivity. All seasoned employees should help assimilate the new person into the office.

Integrating a new employee into the workplace is easier if that person is friendly and isn’t having issues associating with new people. The problem starts when this new person rubs the wrong way or has issues connecting with others. Additionally, there can be hostile and dysfunctional work environments that can hinder the smooth transition process. The failure to efficiently introduce new workers may add to the discord of the office. The burden of integrating new workers falls onto both the natural leaders and managers of the workplace.

The initial week makes a big impression.

According to research studies, an employee’s initial days in a certain organization sets the foundation for a successful firm-employee relationship. It is during the first few days where he/she learns habits, gain relationships and establish a perception of their role in the organization. This is a vulnerable and powerful time for new employees and represents the most teachable instance that your firm will have to shape a new employee.

Key aspects of a successful orientation program

• The orientation phase should begin before the first day. Inform your current workers of the new hire. Make sure that all the equipments and tools are in place on the first day. Send your new employee an email regarding their first day in the office.

• Spread the entire orientation process over a few weeks. Most organizations make that big mistake by compressing everything in a day. This will add up to the stress of the new worker who will be overwhelmed with too much information.

• Assign a "mentor" for the new employee, someone who can answer her queries, show him/her around and provide support.

• Involve the entire team in the orientation process. This is an opportunity for the senior executive team to "walk the talk" and emphasize the organization’s vision, mission and goals.

Corporate housing options

New employees who moved away from their own families often are faced with the dilemma of relocating to a new place. A great way for companies to address this issue is by giving their staff warm and comfortable accommodation that will not make them feel homesick. This can be done through corporate housing. By doing this, you are offering your new worker a chance to bond with his colleagues and perhaps exchange ideas to better the company. Letting them reside in a corporate housing unit is cheaper compared to having them stay in a hotel. Finding a corporate housing unit needs a lot of consideration and thought. But if you are relocating them permanently with their families, then you might have to work with a realtor and make things easier for your new employee.

There are corporate housing firms that offer discounts and freebies like meals and drinks for those who are sending a whole team. Aside from comfort and cost, accessibility is also a factor that needs to be considered. Getting a place near the meeting area will make it more convenient for them.