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You found the employee to match your requirements and they are a great fit.  You then make the offer to the candidate, they have accepted and given their notice. A start date has been confirmed, you undertake the references and any other checks required.  All looking great so far….

Remember their CV is still out there, and their current employer may not be engaging with them so they are left to surf the internet.

So as the employer you are planning their first week, desks etc.  To help the onboarding process it would be good to communicate with the employee in their notice period explaining what to expect.  You could arrange for a call with you or the team.  Let them know what their first week will look like, where they should park, what to wear and what time to arrive.  Engaging with your new employee and letting them know what is planned for them is sending a clear message about the type of company they are joining.

Arrange to meet with them at the end of the first day and some other points during the week.   They can explain how they feel the training is going and if they have any further requirements.

It sounds simple and it is, communication is key for you not to lose a future employee.

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