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Enterprise Onboarding | First Six Months

Employee Growth

For many employees, the first six months encompass their Trial Service Period.  Trial Service is the final phase of the hiring process.  It affords an employee the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to perform the work and provide the opportunity to confirm qualifications and fitness for the position.

Use the quick links below to help your employee be successful in their first six months.

​​​Trial Service Completion

  • 30 days - assign new hire a project with a mentor with clear goals and definition of project success
  • 60 days - create career development plan asking:
    • ​What (so far) do you love/loathe?
    • What are your goals and what do you need to be successful?​
  • ​90 days – competency check
    • ​What strengths have you shown thus far?
    • What competencies ​​need improvement?
    • What do you need to strengthen these competencies?​