How does your organization prepare new employees to be successful in your organization? Experts tell us that how we introduce new employees to our organization has long-term effects on both the employee and the organization. In fact, a study in Glassdoor found that having a high-quality onboarding program can improve employee retention by 82%. Conversely, a Gallup Organization poll found that only 12% of employees strongly agree their organization does a great job of onboarding new employees. So how do we close this gap in order to position our employees for success?
The Performance Excellence Network is pleased to welcome Therese White, Vice President of Employee Services and Catherine Davis, Learning and Development Director, both of Think Bank, to our Nov 6 Rochester breakfast featuring a discussion on: “Starting Off Right: Best Practices in On-Boarding New Employees.”
Years ago, Think Mutual Bank committed to investing in a comprehensive employee onboarding program. It is rooted in the belief that if you help the employee learn and understand the culture, their new role, and how their role fits into the larger organization, they will thrive. In this discussion, Therese and Catherine will share Think’s onboarding philosophy and process including best practices gained from implementing their onboarding program.
The discussion is at Woodlake Meeting Center. Continental breakfast will be served from 7:15 to 7:45 with announcements at 7:45 and the presentation from 8:00 to 9:00 am. No cost for members; $30 for non-members.
Biographies
Therese White is the Vice President of Employee Services at Think Bank, where she leads the human resources, learning & development, and corporate service teams. She has expertise in total rewards management and employee relations.
Therese has helped Think create a positive and productive workforce, through her work overseeing employee policies and practices. She has led Think’s diversity initiatives, including a current initiative to increase women in leadership within the organization. Therese helps managers and employees of Think work to their fullest potential by promoting a culture that supports the individual and encourages people’s best work.
Therese is originally from Rochester, MN, is an avid reader, and is most proud to be a wife and mother of two.
Catherine Davis is Learning and Development Director at Think Mutual Bank where she is responsible for implementing Think’s talent management strategy. This includes their onboarding program, technical training, and employee development initiatives. Prior to Think, Catherine was an instructor at Rochester Community and Technical College and St. Mary’s University teaching courses in business, leadership, management, and communication.
Catherine holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Management and Master of Business Administration from Concordia University, St. Paul. Originally from the Mankato area, Catherine lives in Rochester, MN with her husband, two kids, and three cats.
