Unclear Benchmarks for How Long New Hires Should Take to Master Core Tasks
A manager training a new administrative hire is unsure how much time is reasonable before expecting proficiency, especially on detail-heavy data entry work despite documented processes and support. This reflects a broader lack of clear benchmarks for evaluating new-hire ramp-up and identifying when extra coaching versus a fit issue is warranted.
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