How do you manage the arrival of a new member of the team ?

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In start-up company, the team works with a certain dynamic, how can you adapt this dynamic in order to help the arrival of new collaborators.

Balda · Accepted Answer

I think half of the work is already done by the recruiter by making sure that the values of the company are shared with the new employee.

Fares · Answer

@benjamin_arne I agree with the professional integration (operational). But what about the human aspect when there is a real relationship and harmony that already exists within the teams?

Kriti Kalpa Saha · Answer

The aspects of culture fit and if the individual can sync with the company dynamics are taken care of during recruitment. Once he/she joins in, we provide him a time where he can socialize with other members and get familiar with the work. We try not to put him in any work on the first week itself but rather understand the workflow.

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I think it's the role of both parties to be open et try to know and understand how everyone work, in order to adapt themselves.

Benjamin Arne · Answer

For me it is a question of structuring/preparation. As long as the missions are clear and there is an onboarding process with a solid knowledge base of the company, there is no need to slow down the pace! New employees will adapt quickly :)

Laurent Cazanove · Answer

Solid on-boarding process which include: defining responsibilities & resources available to meet them, meeting the team and understanding where this new position fits in the overall organization, and finally ­—but definitely not least— social activities to create meaningful relationship.
All put together, this helps the new team member get up-to-speed in no time, and doesn't require a dynamic shift.

Camille Adamczyk · Answer

@balda @fares_aktouf I wouldn't say "enough" but the least you should do! You can also schedule time for the new talent to spend with each employee of the company ;)

Edouard Marquet · Answer

@benjamin_arne Obviously the preparation of the professional side to integrate the new employees is essential, but the company is also a social place, it is necessary to take into account that also

Fares · Answer

@balda @camille_adamczyk You think that's enough ?

Fares · Answer

@balda Yes, but for the last mile! Do you have any ideas? Knowing that for me, the better the harmony is in a team, better the productivity will be

Fares · Answer

@benjamin_arne @edouard_marquet Yep

Fares · Answer

@daniel_engels I totally agree. but, it remains very conventional and formal. It doesn't necessarily make for a good relationship. moreover, we often see in large or old companies harmful working atmospheres.

Camille Adamczyk · Answer

@balda You are right! I can totally relate to your answer!

Fares · Answer

@kriti_kalpa_saha It's a perfect process to incorporate them. But other than work, do you have any ideas?

Fares · Answer

@kriti_kalpa_saha Clearly, I completely agree with what you say, it is perfect for the person to be operational as soon as possible.
The point that worries me is :
- how to make sure that he is integrated in an already existing group? That he is happy every morning to go and see and/or exchange with his colleagues?
- How not to disrupt the cohesion or synergy? On the contrary, how to improve it!
Example: we have small rituals that participate in the construction of the team such as :
Group sports. Outings outside the work environment. Breakfast together. Beers at the end of the day... Etc.

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How do you manage the arrival of a new member of the team ?

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