Preboarding is the time between signing a job offer and starting the job. This is the perfect time to begin planning for onboarding. Developing a great preboarding plan should be a priority, as it sets a new hire up for success on day one!

The first days should be engaging, positive, and pre-planned. The new employee is introduced to their team, Sempra, SoCalGas, & their work location. The intent is to help them feel welcomed and well-equipped. This transition plan should be thoughtful & well-organized.

While the first week is all about familiarization, the rest of the first month should focus on building the fundamentals new hires need to handle their core role responsibilities. The goal is to give new hires a clear understanding of their role in the organization. This is when the new hire is learning as much as possible about the company policies, team structure, and job responsibilities.

Once a new team member has established relationships and has solid foundational knowledge of the company and their place in it, we shift to taking on greater responsibilities. The remaining months of the onboarding process are more flexible. You can adjust the plan based on the new hire's performance, their role, departmental needs, and on broader company factors. This is also where you can have a strengths-based conversation and begin to ask about passion projects.