From the course: Onboarding New Hires as a Manager (2019)
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Assigning a buddy and a mentor
From the course: Onboarding New Hires as a Manager (2019)
Assigning a buddy and a mentor
- One of the best ways to help a new employee is to ensure they have the support they need from the start. Aside from you and their teammates, you're wise to also offer them a little extra support in the form of a buddy and a mentor. Ideally, this isn't an either or situation. So, let's talk about both. First, is the buddy. This is a person who's on the team or at least a person with whom they will often interact. Their goal is to help the new person with their daily needs. Things such as where to find supplies, where someone's office is, or any questions they might have about the normal way of doing things in the office. This person can also use non-work time, whether that's a dinner or just coffee, to help the new employee learn about the company and the community. To choose a good buddy, you want a peer. Someone on their level. Ideally, they'll have a few other things in common, too. It could be the same college or…
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