Bulk Onboarding in Pharma: How Do You Keep New Joiners Engaged Without Phones?

In case of bulk joining (50 to 90 people), what can be done to avoid new joiners sitting idle at the time of documentation when their turn has yet to come or be completed? (NOTE: The industry type is Pharma, where phones are not allowed; hence, they can't spend time on phones, too)

Hi, please prepare a PPT presentation that covers the company background, management, various HR policies, welfare measures, etc., and let the new joiners watch it before they start their documentation work. You may also add a motivational video about your company to run alongside the presentation.

Hi, you may provide your company policies as outlined above so that they can review them and ask any questions beforehand if they have any confusion. Alternatively, you can create a company brochure that details your organization's background, history, achievements, and other relevant information. Additionally, consider splitting them into groups of 10-15 members and arranging group discussions. These sessions will allow them to interact with and get to know their peers better.

Best regards,
Bikramjit Ghosh
Manager-HR
Transways (Agents) Ltd

As suggested by members, you can definitely consider making a PowerPoint presentation of your company's significant milestones, photographs, and brief details of committed, sincere, positive-minded employees who have been working in the company for many years. You can also share with them the Emergency Response System in your organization, including the location of different departments, dining halls, washrooms, organizational charts of various departments, products manufactured, and other locations where the plant is situated.

Additionally, you can consider depicting the career progression of employees who have advanced to top-ranking positions from being a trainee in the organization.

Regards,
MVK

Another option is to call them in batches with staggered times so they don't all sit there doing nothing.

Remember that idle gossip may result in further problems for you.