STAYING CONNECTED WITH HIRES

Fall semester has been busy at ECS! Here's an overview of the semester so far (Aug, Sept, and Oct) 5 ways to bridge the gap between hiring and starting work.

The time between when you recruit and hire a student and the time they actually start working for your company often spans multiple months. Staying connected has always been key in retaining them as a hire, but given that the current graduating class has spent half of their college career living through a pandemic, it's more important than ever to help them feel connected to their place of employment. Here are some ideas to maintain the connection:

1. Send a reoccurring newsletter to updated them on company news.
2. Invite new hires to company social and service events so they can build a sense of community.
3. Show you're thinking of them, this could mean a care package during finals week or welcome videos from members of their future team.
4. Connect with them when you visit campus over coffee.
5. Offer opportunities for new hires to build relationships prior to start date via a LinkedIn college hires group or via video calls with current employees.

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AMY FRANKLIN

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