The time between accepting an offer and the end of the first week on the new job can be an emotional time for a new hire. During this period your new employee will feel disconnected from the job they had, and uncertain about what lies ahead. This makes them extremely vulnerable to a counter offer. There are a few steps that you can take to make them feel welcome and confirm to them they have made the right decision.
Once your offer letter has been signed and returned to you, you need to start preparing to bring your new employee on board. These are small actions on your part, but have a huge, positive impact on a new hire. The suggested steps are:
