If you're looking to make your business' policies more visible, straightforward, and consistent, then it's time to consider crafting a remote employee handbook.
Have you seen your company's handbook?
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You get asked the 1 Million $ question:
What is a remote employee handbook?
We've got you covered: A remote employee handbook can help you keep workplace communication smooth and positive by laying out all this information in an easy-to-understand manner.
@trello
Chooses a creative approach to show off their product in combination with providing all the information new and seasoned employees need
Writing a remote employee handbook doesn't have to be a tedious process. It can actually be quite fun and fulfilling.
@zapier@Dropbox@trello If you're looking to make your business' policies more visible, straightforward, and consistent, then it's time to consider crafting a remote employee handbook.
Have you seen your company's handbook?
#remoteculture#remotework#workfromhome
You get asked the 1 Million $ question:
What is a remote employee handbook?
We've got you covered: A remote employee handbook can help you keep workplace communication smooth and positive by laying out all this information in an easy-to-understand manner.
@zapier@Dropbox@trello
Chooses a creative approach to show off their product in combination with providing all the information new and seasoned employees need
Writing a remote employee handbook doesn't have to be a tedious process. It can actually be quite fun and fulfilling.
Working Remote + Async is great
But there's a catch
Listen to Cassidy Williams from Remote talking on the @StackOverflow podcast about how team socials help the team feel connected and not lose touch.
Do you have team socials?
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Onboarding buddy programs help you make sure new employees have a great experience at their new job.
Would you hum with Matthew McConaughey on your first day?
Let us know below ๐๐พ
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Who exactly should be an onboarding buddy?
Your onboarding buddy should be someone who is:
๐๐ฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝโ๏ธ familiar with the current team members
๐ comfortable explaining their role to a new hire
โ ideally not directly responsible for the new hire
How does that look like?
Let's see how companies are using onboarding buddies:
Buffer has a role buddy that is assigned from the same team
GitLab has a buddy program including e-mail templates
Honorable mention:
https://t.co/TuOZXXnphn has Career Coaches instead of managers
The bottom line?
โ the right tools
โ a buddy to help them
โ the knowledge about the culture
โ the knowledge about what is expected of them
โ all the resources they need
How did your last onboarding go?
Let us know in the comments โฌ๏ธ
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Here are 8 steps to help you successfully onboard your next remote employee:
๐ 1) Write a friendly email
This simple approach shows your new hire that you are expecting them, are well structured, and really care about them.
๐ 2) Prepare before the day starts
๐ค 8) Use software that helps you automate tasks
As your team grows, you'll need to use software that helps you automate tasks. You can use it to manage communication and documents, as well as manage your team.
Let's recap.
Make sure they have