Employee Job Shadowing Program Checklist ( HR )

This checklist guides the process of implementing an employee job shadowing program to enhance learning and collaboration within the organization. It outlines necessary steps to ensure a structured and beneficial experience for both the shadowing employee and the host.

• Define Objectives

  Identify the goals of the job shadowing program. What skills or knowledge do you want participants to gain?

• Select Participants

  Choose employees who will participate in the program as shadowers and hosts. Consider their roles and development needs.

• Create Job Shadowing Guidelines

  Draft clear guidelines outlining the expectations, duration, and logistics of the job shadowing experience.

• Match Shadowers with Hosts

  Pair shadowing employees with appropriate hosts to ensure relevant learning opportunities.

• Schedule Job Shadowing Sessions

  Coordinate and schedule the job shadowing sessions between shadowers and hosts.

• Provide Pre-Shadowing Training

  Offer a brief training session for shadowers on what to expect and how to maximize their learning.

• Conduct Job Shadowing

  Facilitate the actual job shadowing experience, ensuring that both the shadowers and hosts are engaged.

• Gather Feedback

  Collect feedback from both shadowers and hosts to evaluate the experience and identify areas for improvement.

• Review and Adjust Program

  Analyze feedback and make necessary adjustments to enhance the job shadowing program for future participants.