Most employees do not stay at the same job their entire career. As such, managers often find themselves overseeing the adaptations that employees make when starting a new job. Newcomer adaptation, the time during which a new employee is trying to adapt to an organization, is influenced by the employee’s level of curiosity. Curiosity is defined as the desire for new information that leads to inquisitive and exploratory behaviors. Individuals who are curious like to explore and experiment to draw on a variety of experiences to make sense of one’s situation. As a manager, by knowing about a newcomer’s type of curiosity, you can do more to ensure retention.
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