INSIGHTS & TIPS FOR REMOTE ON-BOARDING

Default Author • August 25, 2021

We recently welcomed our latest team member Karen, to the team and due to COVID and Sydney's work from home restrictions, we welcomed her 100% remotely. Check out this video sharing our experience as well as our 5 top tips for remote onboarding below...


1. Establish open lines of communication with your new employee before their start date, let them know of the next steps in the process and how excited you are to have them join the team


2. Set virtual employees up to overcome the challenges associated with remote work and make sure they have the equipment they'll need to do their job


3. Create a memorable first day by introducing them to the team via video and by sending them a welcome gift to formally welcome to the team


4. Establish good processes and systems to support remote training and ensure that you have a good training plan ready to execute


5. Set realistic goals for your new starter and schedule frequent check-ins with them so ensure they're feeling adequately supported

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