Episode 32: The First 90 Days of onboarding a new recruit

Episode 32: The First 90 Days of onboarding a new recruitRECRUIT - team structure, recruitment, management, leadershipIn this episode of The Wize Guys, Brenton Ward, Jamie Johns, and Ed Chan talk about the importance of training your new recruits and why having a proper onboarding procedure equates to investing in the balance sheet of your firm.Learn more on this episode to get you equipped in onboarding new recruits for your accounting firms!Timestamps:0:35 - Understanding the context of investing in a balance sheet3:45 - The importance of attitude for client-facing post4:42 - Difference between client fanatical from team fanatical5:56 - Working IN vs Working ON7:29 -  Tips for onboarding a finder, minder, and grinder15:43 - Hiring an experienced VS fresh graduate 20:13 - How to communicate with clients21:34 - Best training for senior client manager and senior production manager23:04 - Assessing the improvement through review points24:51 - How to build the framework for the first 90 days35:46 - Why you should involve managers in the recruitment process36:36 - Key steps in getting offshore team members set up and trained46:46 - The risk for the 6-month probationary period48:41 - Why 90 days is critical51:09 - How much training do you do in the onboarding process? 51:41 - The importance of the ‘how-to’ videos 53:21 - Is it worthwhile to hire part-time staff?55:22 - How to measure productivity with outputsQuotations:“I often talk about how your staff is your greatest asset, but it's also your greatest challenge.” - Ed Chan“Don't fix their mistakes, let them fix their own mistakes.” - Jamie JohnsUSEFUL LINKS:Employee Handbook TemplateGET IN TOUCH!Website: www.wizementoring.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wizementoring/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wizementoringLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wizementoring/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wize.guys/?hl=enEmail: [email protected] the full transcript here.________________  PS: Whenever you’re ready… here are the fastest 4 ways we can help you fix and grow your accounting firm:   1. Download our famous Wize Freedom Map for FREE - Find out the 96 projects every firm owner must implement to build a $5M+ firm that can run without them - Download here 2. Need to Hire right now? Book a 1:1 FREE discovery call with our WizeTalent hiring coaches to help find your next team member the Wize Way – Click Here 3. Work with Jamie and our mentors for 8 weeks - Build a custom business plan for your firm - Apply here