108-How to Build a Winning Team: The Ultimate Onboarding Guide for Success

-In this episode, Christeen Era and Steve Bousquet delve into the often-overlooked yet pivotal process of on-boarding. They unpack why on-boarding truly sets the tone for employee retention, team cohesion, and business success. From pre-boarding strategies to first-day checklists and structured post-hire touch points, they emphasize the importance of creating a welcoming, inclusive, and intentional on-boarding experience. By fostering an environment where new hires feel valued and engaged, you can significantly enhance morale, reduce turnover, and align individual goals with the company's vision. With tips like integrating feedback loops, scheduling consistent check-ins, and implementing small but meaningful gestures like welcome gifts, listeners are provided with actionable strategies to fine-tune their process.

Additionally, Christeen and Steve highlight the role of ongoing on-boarding through strategies like annual "re-boarding," employee recognition, and investing in long-term development programs. They challenge listeners to assess their current practices and identify three actionable changes to boost their on-boarding success. Whether your team is large or small, the hosts emphasize that consistency, curiosity, and collaboration are key to creating a culture where every employee feels supported and inspired to succeed. Tune in to learn how refined on-boarding processes can drive not just employee retention but overall business growth.

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The Green Profit Academy Pros Podcast digs into the challenges in growing a Lawn Care and Landscape business while maximizing your profit. Christeen Era, and Steve Bousquet. are green industry experts in profit, growth, and leadership.