The new hire you're about to lose
They started three weeks ago. They're already wondering if this was a mistake.
New hire turnover is expensive and often preventable. People leave early because onboarding was chaotic, expectations were unclear, or they felt abandoned after the first week. The honeymoon period is when impressions form - and when engagement either builds or erodes.
The scenario:
You want to create an employee onboarding experience that sets new hires up for success and retention.
The prompt:
You're building an employee onboarding programme.
Create a 90-day plan that includes:
- Pre-start preparation (equipment, accounts, welcome)
- Week 1: Orientation, introductions, first small win
- Week 2-4: Training, shadowing, increasing responsibility
- Day 30, 60, 90 check-ins with specific discussion points
- Buddy/mentor assignment and expectations
- Clear success criteria for the role
- Warning signs that onboarding is failing
Include check-in templates and a "first week survival guide" for new hires.