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Employee Conversation Topics
and Retention Strategies for Successful Companies
May 5, 2022
New Hire Conversation Topics for
Engagement and Depth
•I would like to talk to you •What questions do you
more about… have?
•What are you nervous •How do you like to be
about? supported by your
•How do you like to learn? supervisor?
•I am interested in your ideas •How you would describe
about… your position and how it’s
going?
•What motivates you?
Perfect Phrases for New Employee Orientation and Onboarding
Hampel and Lamont
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First 30 Days ‐Conversation Topics
for Engagement and Depth
•Do you have everything you need •Do you feel comfortable talking to
for your office/to get your work the people you need to (Manager,
done? HR, peers etc.)?
•How is your training, mentoring, •Are there any logistical issues that
support going with your team? are outstanding?
Perfect Phrases for New Employee Orientation and Onboarding
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Onboarding and Retention Strategies for Successful Companies
May 5, 2022
1‐3 Months In: Conversation Topics
for Engagement and Depth
•What is going really well? •Do you have any frustrations?
•How is your position different •Are you surprised or
than you thought it would confused by anything?
be? •Do you see how your position
•Do you need any tools or supports the mission of our
training to do your job? company?
•Do you feel like you fit in with •Can I do anything to support
the team? you better or help you grow?
Perfect Phrases for New Employee Orientation and Onboarding
Hampel and Lamont
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4‐6 Months In: Conversation Topics
for Engagement and Depth
•What part of your job •Do you feel heard by
brings you the most me/your supervisor?
enjoyment? •Do you find your work
•Are you able to contribute meaningful?
your skills and talents in •Do you have any concerns
your position? that I should know about?
•Do you feel comfortable •Is there anything I can do
sharing your ideas? support you better?
•What goals do you have?
Perfect Phrases for New Employee Orientation and Onboarding
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