This post was first published on 4 February 2012. It’s still a rare workplace that onboards new employees effectively. Information and communication are key tools, but are used inadequately. What every new employee needs – and never, ever gets – is a So You’re New Here and You’ll Need to Know This Stuff Handbook. As far as I’m aware there is no such thing, and there should be. I’m not talking about inductions here, but a Handbook that tells you exactly what you need to know about stuff that no one tells you about. Stuff that takes you weeks –