One-third of new hires quit within six months, says Forbes, so making new employees feel welcome and up-to-speed as quickly as possible is pivotal to long-term success. The publication’s Human Resources Council has come up with seven ways to most effectively do that:

1. Create a welcoming environment.
2. Respond quickly to suggestions.
3. Start engagement before day one.
4. Assign new hires a buddy.
5. Ask for feedback and reward it.
6. Actively show your support.
7. Have an open-door policy.

There’s lots more on their website—check it out here. And then let us know in the comments—how do you welcome new colleagues?