Recently, I popped into my local grocery store, planning to pick up just a few essentials I’d run out of. You’ve probably guessed where this is headed…
🛒 Forty-five minutes and $83 later, I strolled out with a grocery cart full of many other items. Including a half-gallon of my favorite ice cream that I certainly didn’t need. But, in my defense, it was on sale. Sound familiar?
If so, don’t beat yourself up. 🧠Supermarkets skillfully use psychology principles to influence their customers’ decision-making and drive their buying behavior.
📢 Here’s the good news: People leaders can use these same supermarket psychology tactics to transform the way they onboard, retain, and develop their team members.
đź’ˇ Four Leadership Insights Courtesy of Your Neighborhood Grocery Store is a 4-part article series packed with practical tips and useful guidance.
👉 In Part 1, I’ll explain how supermarkets use pleasurable sensory experiences to create an inviting atmosphere to draw their customers in. Then, we’ll explore 5 effective strategies to design a standout “front door” onboarding experience for your team members. One that makes your new hires feel welcomed, supported, and ready to succeed from Day One.
Topics include:
Importance of taking ownership of the onboarding process
Benefits of pairing your new hire with an onboarding mentor
Elements to incorporate in your comprehensive onboarding plan
Suggested areas of focus for your new hire’s first 90 days
Checklist of key information to include in your welcome email
Purpose of regular check-in conversations during their first week
đź”— Read the full article here.