MANA 4328 Dennis C. Veit dveit@uta.edu Offer and Orientation MANA 4328 Dennis C. Veit dveit@uta.edu 1

Problems at First! Pay and Benefits may not be top priority in candidates mind Culture Opportunities for growth Style of company

STRATEGIES TO ATTRACT CANDIDATES TO YOUR JOB! Relax – be friendly and work on building your first and lasting relationship Know your applicant's needs and wants– Make your offer fully competitive with what they are seeking Be honest with applicant – Let them know you are looking to fill this position ASAP and would like to know their answer, but be sure to support them as you TOP candidate. Sell your company and offer – You need to sell your company so how do you do that?? Minimize delays – Move appropriately when sure Hold out? -- always looking for the rainbow?? Deliver on what you promise - Be careful with FYT….

SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATION Always be prepared…. Know your market Know you limits Know what candidate feels they want in overall compensation Understand how to raise the compensation but not the salary

DON’T, DON’T, DON’T' Promise what you can not deliver Over sale your job Through your salary budget out of wack

EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION One of the most important steps in our process: First day on job Builds a long lasting image of what to expect Shows first impression of you and team Your orientation will have a significant impact on your new employee.

ORIENTATION – FIRST DAY Number one -- Be ready for your new “Team Member” YOU must be available yourself on the first day Ensure you tell them they will spend some time in HR the first day and will join your team when you are completed. (Some companies will keep new employees for a couple of days of new orientation) But, be sure you meet them the first day and welcome them on board Ensure they understand your company and department policies Communicate YOUR VISION Ensure they know YOUR expectations for them in their new role

ORIENTATION – FIRST DAY (Cont) Give team member their review and explain what YOU are looking for. Have team meeting and introduce them to all and assign buddy/ mentor Give tour Communicate YOUR VISION Ensure they know YOUR expectations for them in their new role

CONTINUE ORIENTATION Why do people leave your company??? Keep positive momentum going Provide ongoing training Talk with YOUR team members Use feedback Learn from your new hires