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We're excited to announce our new onboarding buddy program!

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Hi {{first_name}},

We are excited to announce the launch of our new buddy program during the onboarding process for all new hires. The buddy program is an essential part of our onboarding process, and we want to ensure that all new hires have a positive and engaging experience when joining our team.

Here is a sample communication to introduce new hires and their buddy during onboarding:

Hi [Buddy Name] & [New Hire],

I wanted to welcome [New Hire Name] again to our team and introduce you both as buddies through the onboarding process! As you know, our onboarding buddy program is a valuable way to get new hires acquainted with our culture and work process.

We're invested in helping everyone feel welcome and comfortable on the team. This is a great way to ensure questions are answered in the timeliest fashion and each new team member makes meaningful connections with the team.

Try to schedule a call in the next few days when you can share

Your backgrounds and experiences
Your personal interests/hobbies
Ask/answer questions about
- role/responsibilities
- organizational structure
- team culture
- who to contact for different personal and professional requests

If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to me any time!

Thank you,

[Manager Name]

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Please ensure that all employees are aware of the new buddy program and their role in supporting new hires during the onboarding process. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our HR team.

Thank you for your continued support in providing a positive and engaging onboarding experience for all new hires.

Thank you,

People Team

We're excited to announce our new onboarding buddy program!

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Hey everyone 👋

We are excited to announce the launch of our new buddy program during the onboarding process for all new hires. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 The buddy program is an essential part of our onboarding process, and we want to ensure that all new hires have a positive and engaging experience when joining our team.

📨 Here is a sample communication to introduce new hires and their buddy during onboarding:

Hi [Buddy Name] & [New Hire Name],

Try to schedule a call in the next few days when you can share

Your backgrounds and experiences
Your personal interests/hobbies
Ask/answer questions about
- role/responsibilities
- organizational structure
- team culture
- who to contact for different personal and professional requests

If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to me any time!

Thank you,

[Manager Name]

We're excited to announce our new onboarding buddy program!

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Hi all,

People Team

Recipient(s):

Manager

Recommended Send Time:

2 days after Start Date

Recommended Channel:

Slack/MS Teams 1:1

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How to launch a Buddy Program at work

A Buddy Program can be a valuable tool for integrating new hires into an organization. A buddy serves as an informal guide to help the new employee understand the workplace culture, processes, and expectations. Some benefits of providing a buddy include faster integration, improved job satisfaction, increased retention, better performance, and positive onboarding experience and therefore reputation. It can also give the veteran employees a sense of purpose and opportunity to make new connections and hone skills in mentorship.

Some tips to help connect employees with new hires for a successful Buddy Program:

Choose the Right Buddy: When choosing a buddy for a new hire, consider their role, experience, and personality.
Introduce the Buddy Early: Introduce the buddy to the new hire as early as possible during the onboarding process.
Set Expectations: Frequency, & Topics
- 1st Month: Weekly, 2-3 Months: Bi-Weekly, 4-6 Months: Monthly
- 1st Meeting: Intro, Lunch
- 2nd Meeting: Workplace Tour, Introductions with others
- 3rd/4th Meeting: Open-ended
- Sample Topics:
  - Insights on how meetings are conducted, the level of formality expected, and any unwritten rules that might exist
  - Introductions to key people in the organization, team, and across other departments
  - Navigate the Workplace: physical layout or location of resources
Provide Feedback: Take a Buddy Program Survey at the end to improve Buddy Program.

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