Be honest about potential pitfalls and past mistakes. Most organizations aren t good at talking about their failures. Talk to your new hire about former employees who quit or were fired and explain what went wrong and why. If necessary, review your notes from past exit interviews. Hold regular assimilation reviews.
Common wisdom says the honeymoon period lasts six months.
During that time you should hold regular meetings with your new hire say, once a month to discuss his new job, review his early performance and ask for feedback. Knowing this meeting is on the horizon will help both of you to stay focused on the success of his transition . . . Make coaching resources available before there s a crisis. Too many companies wait until an employee is in serious trouble or on the verge of quitting before they finally take action. Be sure your new employee is coached up front, during her transition period.