Whenever I start a new job, I make sure to set up some personal connection time with my team and beyond.

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December 13,2021 at 1:35PM UTC

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Whenever I start a new job, I make sure to set up some personal connection time with my team and beyond. I believe that the best way to work well with others is if you know them on a personal level.

❓When new employees start at your company, what strategies do you offer to get them connected? Let us know below, as your onboarding procedures may help other community members improve their own!

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Becca CarnahanDecember 13,2021 at 2:56PM UTC
As a manager working in person, I always planned to do a team lunch on day one. This can be replicated online as well with a Zoom lunch. I also looked to split up training across the team so that the new hire got to know multiple people in a 1:1 setting.
AnonymousDecember 13,2021 at 4:10PM UTC
When I bring people onto my team, I try to help them set up "coffee breaks" which are 1-1 conversations with team members to connect
AnonymousDecember 13,2021 at 4:16PM UTC
Following. I’m not in management however my department has just hired 4 new people. The agency has an onboarding process but as for our department our supervisor makes other staff show requests staff the ropes. I can already tell that the new staff are being neglected and ignored.
AnonymousDecember 14,2021 at 1:35PM UTC
As a person who has always just been an employee If you are going to do something like this, keep it really simple and short. Lunch with the boss is can be awkward. I think having a good training in place helps the most. I feel like that is the way I would thrive the best and maybe a quick friendly one on one sporadically works well so they feel they can come to you with questions and concerns.
April Donnell-SurgantDecember 14,2021 at 2:15PM UTC
I think it depends on the office set up. Remote employees - I try to set up a meet and greet or 1:1 time. I have a list of get to know you type questions on hand in case the conversation hits a lull. In the office - I like to bring in lunch/muffins if possible. I know that can be awkward but food can be a good ice breaker.
AnonymousDecember 14,2021 at 3:25PM UTC
We have a buddy system where we pair the new employee with someone who is in a similar role.. they are asked to check in with the new employee and the new employee can reach out to them with any questions
Candy RenDecember 15,2021 at 2:15AM UTC
Introduce them a mentor which will bring him or her on board to office dynamics of individuals and show your work strength and ability.
AnonymousDecember 15,2021 at 2:20AM UTC
I think in-person time is very important and really missing in an era of zoom. This may sound negative but I'm just trying to be honest. You will never get to bond with someone who you only have worked remotely with and never met in the same way as you would build a relationship IRL.