Overview
New hires need immediate support and guidance in order to become productive and engaged members of your work unit. Microsoft piloted an on-boarding buddy program that benefited both the new hires and their assigned buddies. This article describes the value of on-boarding buddy programs and offers tips for creating a successful program.
What You’ll Learn
- Three ways that on-boarding buddies help new hires
- How the buddy benefits
- What qualities make a good buddy match
- Tips for creating a successful on-boarding buddy program
Read the Article
Every New Employee Needs an Onboarding “Buddy”
Reflection
Who might make a good on-boarding buddy for your next new hire?
What three things will you do to create or strengthen your on-boarding buddy program at your work unit?
Additional Resources
- On-boarding for Success webinar
- On-boarding Resources for Supervisors
Great article on how to help new employees feel welcomed, valued, and ready to contribute to your program/organization sooner in a substantial manner.
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