1. It would give the receptionist more confidence in respect of who is who within the business - may make them feel more at ease when putting calls through to people. 2. You can create staff loyalty by making them feel part of the business. Everyone likes to feel valued!
It would allow both parties to see what reaction is given by the other members of staff or vice versa, I know from experience that it is alright just meeting the Manager/Supervisor but then when offered the job I have found that certain people take great pleasure of making your life miserable - then you hate having to go into work on a daily basis.You would also get the opportunity to actually see how the company is run and whether or not the staff look happy and contented or are miserable due to the way they are treated. You could also allow the person that you have chosen to have a days work experience with the company, which should give both sides an opportunity to see if all the pieces of the jigsaw fit - there is nothing worse that employing someone that you think will enhance your company only to find that when they actually start working for you they show a totally different side of their character than what was presented at the interview.
