Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are effective, faster (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780648452478)

After years of mistakes, poor productivity, and resignations, Alex knew that hiring Nick Chisholm was the right move to start turning things around in his team. But only six months later, when Nick resigned, Alex found himself challenged to not only rebuild his team but also save his own job.

In this easy-to-read book for all managers, supervisors and entrepreneurs, Brad Giles outlines the simple step-by-step process that leaders worldwide use to significantly increase the effectiveness of both new hires and existing teams. Equal part business fable and business handbook, as well as being backed by a global research study and years of implementation, Onboarded for Managers brings dramatically more confidence to leaders responsible for managing new hires. Designed to complement the original book Onboarded, Onboarded for Managers offers key concepts in an easier-to-consume format.

Readers will discover:

- Why onboarding debt is the real cause of cultural issues in many firms

- How to calculate the cost of inadequate onboarding to your firm

- How to improve productivity, retention, profitability and culture using onboarding

- The two main tools to use for effective onboarding

Accessibly written and filled with examples and proven tools, Onboarded for Managers is the definitive guide on helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are effective, faster.

Brad Giles has over twenty years of experience as a leadership coach, strategic planner and serial entrepreneur. Brad is also the author of Made to Thrive: The Five Roles to Evolve Beyond Your Leadership Comfort Zone and Onboarded: How to Bring New Hires to the Point Where They Are Effective, Faster. Today, as founder of the strategic planning and coaching consultancy Evolution Partners, Brad works with CEOs and leadership teams to build enduring, great companies.