February 3, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Your company just hired a highly sought-after employee, one who likely received many job offers and accepted yours. The next step: Make sure he or she starts on the right foot.
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Tags: first day, new hire, orientation
December 23, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Imagine this scenario: Interviews are finally over, and the best candidate has accepted your job offer and agreed on a start date. Then she calls to reschedule, saying something’s come up. Next week, she pushes the date back again.
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Tags: new hire, start date
December 11, 2008 by Sam Narisi

A job candidate wows both you and the hiring manager in the interview, but fails to live up to expectations on the job. Is it time to cut your losses and fire the person, or is there more the manager can do?
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Tags: new hire, poor performation, probation, terminations
December 11, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Imagine this situation: A few employees have reported personal items missing from their workspaces — and it all began shortly after a new employee started.
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Tags: background check, new hire, theft