2157: Onboard New Employees More Effectively With These Tips by Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership on Business Management
Optimal Work DailyAugust 27, 2026
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2157: Onboard New Employees More Effectively With These Tips by Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership on Business Management

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Episode 2157:

Michael Levitt shares a practical framework for onboarding new employees, starting with defining exactly what the process needs to cover. He recommends handling paperwork before day one, using a learning management system for training, building in a tour and introductions, and scheduling a follow-up after the first week. Better onboarding, he argues, creates a better experience for the new hire, their manager, and the wider team.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/onboard-new-employees-more-effectively-with-these-tips

Quotes to ponder:

"Employee onboarding doesn't end on the first day."

"You don't need to wait until your employee's first day to get started with onboarding."

"Better onboarding helps to create a better employee experience."

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