Things to Tell a New Staff Member

  • New shoes are never comfortable— There is always a time of break in at every new job. There may be some tender spots along the way. Only time can make the new fit like the old.
  • Dumb questions aren’t— Don’t try to fake what you don’t know. Just ask and be willing to ask often.
  • You are a rookie for a year—After a few months, your staff may forget that the new guy is actually a new guy.
  • Maximize the positives, minimize the negatives— Every new place has its good and bad. If you maximize the negatives and minimize the positives, you will be miserable . This one is good for all your staff.
  • Ask why—If you know what we are doing but you don’t know why, then ask.