Keeping in touch with successful candidates

Keeping in touch with successful candidates

Notice periods are generally in the region of one month. In certain positions and sectors however, notice periods are often as long as three months. Regardless of the length, sitting back and thinking “job done” once an offer is accepted is both a missed opportunity and a risk.

1. Relationship building: Contact with your company and team members will help establish a rapport, and begin building relationships. This will help create a positive and welcoming environment, fostering a sense of belonging and commitment.
2. Team integration: Involving new employees in social events is a great way of introducing them to their colleagues. This will facilitate early integration into the team, encourage collaboration, and build relationships within the workforce. Employees will also get a sense of the team dynamics, communication channels, and overall work environment.
3. Knowledge transfer: During conversation with team members, new employees can learn about exciting things going on in the workplace. Employees can also gain information that may be relevant to their role. This knowledge transfer will speed up their understanding of the organisation’s operations and enable them to contribute more effectively when they officially join the team. This in turn, improves productivity and reduces the length of the onboarding period, saving the company money.
4. Onboarding and preparation: Keeping in touch days allow the employer to engage the new employee before their official start date. This provides an opportunity for onboarding activities, such as completing necessary paperwork, setting up access to systems and resources, and familiarizing the employee with the organization’s culture, policies, and processes. By utilizing keeping in touch days, employers can ensure a smooth transition and be well-prepared for the new employee’s arrival.
5. Reduce risk: Keeping in touch during an employee’s notice period and increasing engagement can help discourage new employees from being tempted away by other opportunities or counteroffers in the intervening period.

It’s crucial for employers to maintain open lines of communication but be careful not to overload a new employee before they even start. Be aware of how much is too much!