Massage Therapy Journal Spring 2025

26 • Massage Therapy Journal

What’s important to remember when onboarding is that this is the time to answer any questions the new hire may have.

make sure they are comfortable in their new role and to make the transition for your practice as seamless as possible. The purpose of hiring an employee is to make your business more efficient, and the onboarding phase can help ensure you both get off on the right foot as you adjust to one another. “Effective onboarding helps your newest employees feel like a part of the team and the company culture from the beginning,” says Benson. “This warm welcome makes them more likely to feel engaged, which can improve performance and encourage them to stay with the practice longer.”

• Giving the new hire a tour of the office space and where they can find basic necessities like towels and sheets and anything else you intend to supply that would be used during a massage session • Providing your new hire with any necessary sign-in information for items such as scheduling software or email • Providing an employee handbook or any documents that outline important policies, guidelines or rules for your practice What’s important to remember when onboarding is that this is the time to answer any questions the new hire may have, both to

DISCLAIMER This article is not meant to provide employment, hiring or legal advice. Please consult with professionals to make sure you’re operating within your state’s guidelines, laws and regulations.

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