The focus of this episode of How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill, is on onboarding new team members effectively, especially in a hybrid working environment. Kate explores why proper onboarding is crucial for employee retention and productivity.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction to Onboarding New Team Members

00:39 Linda the Bad Manager: A Cringe-worthy Example

02:26 The Importance of Effective Onboarding

03:19 Phase One: Pre-Arrival Preparations

04:20 Phase Two: The First Week

05:30 Phase Three: The First 90 Days

06:30 Common Onboarding Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

08:37 Measuring Onboarding Effectiveness

09:20 Special Considerations for Hybrid Teams

10:06 Creating a Structured Onboarding Checklist

10:52 Key Principles for Successful Onboarding

12:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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