Joining a new organization is like joining a new school 

- you don't know anyone,  

- you don't know where things are and how things work,

- you want to be well-prepared but 

you also don't want to come off as too eager. 

Joining a new business is a very tricky business indeed. 

It is no different for the employer - they want to put their best foot forward in welcoming the new entrants putting their first foot forward, they want to showcase the organization in the best light possible, they want to let the new employees know about the rules of the organization while also fostering the new joiners creativity and independent thinking. 

Making this a smooth journey for both parties is a challenge HR and internal communications teams face across the world. However, it needn't be arduous, and it certainly doesn't need to be boring. 

On this episode of SHRM radio, we would like to explore ways in which different companies across India Inc have made this transition period informative yet not intimidating."