Joining a new organisation is like entering into a new family. Any new joiner faces a new environment & culture, a new set of people to work with , different rules & processes and new set of systems to work on.
Given this scenario, most people need to be helped to settle down & feel that they have made the right choice by joining the organisation. The least a supervisor should do is to personally introduce the new joiner to people with whom they will be working, show them their work place and also the people they need to contact for various requirements, and spend reasonable time in initial few days to ensure that the new employee is familiarized with all the key systems & procedures and ongoing work assignments. This time should also be used to reinforce what is expected from the employee. The first few days set the tone for the employees long/short association.
Apart from this the other major factor which causes short term attrition is a mis-match in what was conveyed before joining and what the actual situation/ role/ environment. Most often organisations & hiring managers paint a very rosy picture about the role and the organisation which raises employee expectation and if the reality is vastly different, it may leave a big negative impression upfront.
If these 2 things are taken care of, most of the issues can be addressed. You can also check the posts on
Induction & welcoming Employees on our blog.
Hope this helps you. Best Wishes
Subramani