
As a business it can seem like a mammoth task getting new employees up and running.
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Hopefully the tips and advice over the last few weekly articles have given you some practical support.
It will always take different employees varying amount of time to really feel confident and comfortable in their role. To really make the most of every employee you need to make sure that there is a robust and achievable staff development process in place. This can take many shapes and forms and I will talk you through some of these.
Finding time to put together an effective staff development programme may feel impossible but being proactive in this area will ultimately save time down the line.

Context
Staff will all come to your business with different skills, strengths and ambitions.
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Embracing these opportunities and using them to your business’s advantage is a win-win for you and your employees.
Staff are more than their job description and as your business moves and changes so will your employees’ needs. Knowing what motivates each employee and understanding where they are within your business’s journey is key to your success.
A rich staff development process increases confidence and maximises the potential of all your staff.

Solution
Staff should be very clear as to their position within the business and the opportunities that are available to them.
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They should understand how and when they can contribute valuable feedback and feel supported in their personal and professional development.
Regular meetings don’t have to be lengthy but should encourage everyone to have a voice, if you feel an employee is too shy to speak openly then seek out other methods. Speak to employees face to face to establish the best method for gathering their thoughts and feedback. A casual 2-way stream of information will help everyone keep their finger on the pulse. Technology can help in this are but be mindful of invading employee’s personal time and space.
The other side to effective staff development comes in the way of staff appraisal. Effective staff appraisal requires to be delivered by an individual with an empathetic and supportive manner. They should be well prepared and give the employee plenty notice before their staff appraisal. Powerful staff appraisals are 2-way and there should never be any surprises to either party. Documenting these can be done in several ways and is important to build a rich staff development history for each employee.

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Staff Appraisal Template
Process
So, what does an effective staff appraisal look like, today I want to talk you through my top tips.
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