Best ways to build rapport and make a temp feel included?

Jocelyn Lyons

April 13,2022 at 12:55AM UTC

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Best ways to build rapport and make a temp feel included?

I recently hired a temp, and I want to make sure she feels welcome, included, and part of the team. My department is mostly remote, and she will be, too. The tricky part is that she won't really be attending staff meetings or interacting with others on the team, and those are some of the opportunities that I typically use to create culture and help make introductions. Any advice?

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AnonymousApril 13,2022 at 1:05AM UTC
Maybe you should include her in the team meetings and figure out opportunities for her to interact and assist others on the team? Your question is challenging because it appears she’s being walled off from the team. This sounds like an uphill battle.
Jocelyn LyonsApril 13,2022 at 1:59PM UTC
I can definitely see that and appreciate your perspective. It's not at all meant to exclude her, it's just that we are managing her hours carefully because of budget, and attendance at our lengthy staff meetings doesn't seem like the best use of those hours. But, maybe I can choose select meetings or allocate time within the meetings and at least make introductions. I do think that inclusion is important and worthy of investment. Thanks!
maryApril 13,2022 at 1:49AM UTC
although I was a temporary at many companies, I had one manager that asked me to put together a paragraph or two about myself and she sent it out to everyone that I would be working with, it made me feel very welcomed.
Jocelyn LyonsApril 13,2022 at 1:59PM UTC
Love that! Thanks!
Dawn S. CrossApril 13,2022 at 3:55AM UTC
I like the idea below, finding out about her and sharing if she wishes. Also think about including her in one of your meetings with the team and have the team go over what they do.
Jocelyn LyonsApril 13,2022 at 1:59PM UTC
Good idea, thanks!