Feasibility Report

MEMO OF TRANSMITTAL

To: Tal S, Lital F, & Sharon D

From: YY

Date: March 2, 2016

Subject: Recommendation to Create Better Onboarding

Per your request, attached please find my recommendation for a more successful onboarding process at Ernst & Young.  If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at 800-312-5555.

PROPOSAL FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION

OF ONBOARDING IMPROVEMENT

PROGRAM

By

YY

Tax Compliance

March 2, 2016

Feasibility Report

Introduction

        There are many ideas that people have and many of those people succeed in implementing the ideas. Sometimes the ideas are good and appropriate, while at other times they are unsuitable. Riordan (2014) writes there are different types of reports that can be written, either formal or informal. I have decided to write this feasibility report informally, since it is for internal use. The issue here is if Ernst & Young should implement a better and improved onboarding process for new employees. This report will analyze the different perspectives on what could be done and how it can be done. I will dissect the different potential options to see which, if any, are viable and feasible for the company.

Technical

        When new employees enter a workplace, they face many hurdles. This can include learning new programs, understanding the protocols of the company, and getting to know the coworkers. This is a problem for both the company and its new employees. Why? Since there is a potential pitfall to lose good potential employees that can make EY a more profitable company. EY is more than just making money; it is building a better working world. Mathis, Jackson, & Valentine (2014, p. 11) explain, “Organizational culture consists of the shared values and beliefs that give members of an organization meaning and provide them with rules for behavior.” A company’s culture evolves over time where the shared experiences of its members contribute to its culture so that new members learn from the older ones how to behave and what is expected of them. So, the question is, is it viable to improve and change the way onboarding has been done until now? The answer is, unequivocally, yes. Senior staff members do not mind helping out new employees find their way in the new company. If the new employee is welcomed by another employee, a friendship starts, and helps the new person transition into the job. [pic 1]

(Bruce, 2015)

In the past, I have not had any onboarding, and it took a while for the employees to warm up to me. Some felt I was infringing on their turf, so the transition took a while. Just ensuring the employee has all the office supplies they need, can go a long way to make the employee feel at home and succeed. Human resource personnel are usually a good source to show employees around, since they are aware of the company’s expectations and can help the recruit enjoy a smooth transition into the workplace. If the manager does the onboarding, then it could be really successful, since the manager carries a lot of respect, and knows exactly what he or she expects from employees.