Introducing Job Specific Tasks

From day one both you and your new worker will want to get on with the job. However, just throwing them in at the deep end could be both dangerous and costly. Even if they come with good references and experience, make sure they know how to do the job the way you want it done.

1. Consider the range of tasks involved in their job. Start them on easier tasks requiring lower levels of skill. See how they go on those first.
2. State clearly the OH&S issues and procedures associated with each new task you introduce. Even if it seems obvious or they seem to know what they are doing tell them anyway.
3. Give close and careful supervision. Watch carefully how they tackle each task. Note areas that need some training and talk to the new person about this.
4. Allocate another employee to look out for the new worker. Let the new worker know who will be supervising them, and the range of tasks to work on. Regularly get updates on how they are going, from the supervisor.
5. Set aside regular times to give the new employee feedback on how they are going. Point out where they are going well. Tell them where they need to develop more skills or to change how they do things.
6. Identify formal or informal training that needs to be done and discuss with the new worker how you intend to tackle this and when you expect things to happen.

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