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Hi {{first_name}},
We are excited to have you on our team! It's our priority to set you up for success here at {{company}}. Since you will be working remote, we wanted to pass along a few important tips to ensure you are prepared.
Communication Expectations & Preferences
- When working remote, your core hours or availability are [insert required core hours]. If you need to amend these hours for any reason, please let your manager know.
- Slack and email are our preferred methods of communication. [update to correspond with your company, use an example of the best way to communicate something in each area.]
- For Zooms/video calls, we do not require cameras be on. [Share video conference preferences or requirements.]
- Keep communication open and utilize public channels rather than 1:1 emails/Slack messages whenever possible to avoid communication silos.
- Don't be afraid to over-communicate! Share progress updates related to asks, get help when you're feeling stuck, share ideas, and always reply to emails.
- Find meaningful ways to connect with your coworkers by using video conferencing, scheduling chats to catch up and making time for non-work conversations.
We hope you find these tips helpful as you settle in! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're here to support you.
Thank you,
People Team
Welcome to the team, {{first name}}!
We're so glad you're here. Here are our top communications-related tips for working remote with us. 🏠👩💻
🕒 When working remote, your core hours or availability are [insert required core hours]. If you need to amend these hours for any reason, please let your manager know.
💬 Slack and email are our preferred methods of communication. [update to correspond with your company, use an example of the best way to communicate something in each area.]
📹 For Zooms/video calls, we do not require cameras be on. [Share video conference preferences or requirements.]
📢 Keep communication open and utilize public channels rather than 1:1 emails/Slack messages whenever possible to avoid communication silos.
🚧 Don't be afraid to over communicate! Share progress updates related to asks, get help when you're feeling stuck, share ideas, and always reply to emails.
👋 Find meaningful ways to connect with your coworkers by using video conferencing, scheduling chats to catch up and making time for non-work conversations.
We hope you find these tips helpful as you settle in! If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Hi {{first_name}},
Welcome to the team! Since you will be working remote, here are a few communication tips:
- Core hour for remote work:
- Slack and email are our preferred communications channels.
- Keep communication open and utilize public channels rather than 1:1 emails/Slack messages whenever possible to avoid communication silos.
- Don't be afraid to over communicate! Share progress updates related to asks, get help when you're feeling stuck, share ideas, and always reply to emails.
- Find meaningful ways to connect with your coworkers.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
People Team
Tips for working remotely
Whether your new hire is working fully or partially remotely, it's important to lay out key tips for success. Everyone who works remotely has to learn how to establish healthy working boundaries of how, when, and where they work to maximize their work day. Establishing healthy remote work practices early on can set your new employees up for a strong start within your organization.
When sharing these tips with your employees going through onboarding, don't forget to include details specific to success within your workplace. This could include specific resources, guides, or processes for working effectively from home.
For example:
Communication Expectations & Preferences
- When working remote, your core hours or availability are [insert required core hours].
- Our preferred methods of communication. [Slack, email, Google Meet, etc.]
- For Zooms/video calls, we [Share video conference preferences or requirements.]
- Keep communication open and utilize public channels
- Don't be afraid to over-communicate!
- Find meaningful ways to connect with your coworkers
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