{"id":8510,"date":"2022-11-24T10:49:04","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T18:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=8510"},"modified":"2022-11-24T10:49:04","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T18:49:04","slug":"top-5-tips-to-onboard-remote-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-5-tips-to-onboard-remote-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Tips To Onboard Remote Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i>A new hire&#8217;s success and contentment are greatly influenced by the onboarding process. Since remote workers don&#8217;t have as many opportunities to naturally integrate into the company&#8217;s operations and culture, effective onboarding is particularly crucial for them.<\/i><\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ec1ca59266d\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ec1ca59266d\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-5-tips-to-onboard-remote-employees\/#5_Tips_for_Smooth_Onboarding_of_Remote_Employees\" title=\"5 Tips for Smooth Onboarding of Remote Employees\">5 Tips for Smooth Onboarding of Remote Employees<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-5-tips-to-onboard-remote-employees\/#1_Create_a_2-Week_Schedule\" title=\"1. Create a 2-Week Schedule\">1. Create a 2-Week Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-5-tips-to-onboard-remote-employees\/#2_Begin_with_a_Tiny_Assignment\" title=\"2. Begin with a Tiny Assignment\">2. Begin with a Tiny Assignment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-5-tips-to-onboard-remote-employees\/#3_Onboard_in_Groups_Rather_than_Individually\" title=\"3. Onboard in Groups Rather than Individually\">3. Onboard in Groups Rather than Individually<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-5-tips-to-onboard-remote-employees\/#4_Take_Feedback\" title=\"4. Take Feedback\">4. Take Feedback<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-5-tips-to-onboard-remote-employees\/#5_Make_Time_for_Personal_Interactions\" title=\"5. Make Time for Personal Interactions\">5. Make Time for Personal Interactions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-5-tips-to-onboard-remote-employees\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/top-5-tips-to-onboard-remote-employees\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since they were formerly uncommon, remote workers are now a significant portion of the workforce. In actuality, since 2005, there has been a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/remote-work-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">159% growth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the number of persons who work remotely. Moreover, there has been a change in how businesses onboard new employees as a result of a growing population working remotely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it&#8217;s time to change onboarding and make it people-focused because <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/benefits-of-employee-retention\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">efficient onboarding increases retention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many employees believe organizations don&#8217;t do a good job with it or place too much emphasis on paperwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tips_for_Smooth_Onboarding_of_Remote_Employees\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Tips for Smooth Onboarding of Remote Employees<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_a_2-Week_Schedule\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Create a 2-Week Schedule<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because they are not surrounded by coworkers at an office, remote workers take longer to onboard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stress and anxiety that new hires may experience can be reduced by making a plan, scheduling all of the meetings, setting up the agendas, video links, etc., and ensuring that they are introduced to all of the people, procedures, and projects that will be a part of their work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider balancing the more business-focused sessions with some casual conversations and enjoyable icebreakers. If your staff members live close to one another, they can get together in person for lunch or coffee. Alternatively, you can order food to be delivered to two individuals so they can interact virtually while eating a meal &#8220;together&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Begin_with_a_Tiny_Assignment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Begin with a Tiny Assignment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work together to create a detailed plan for the new hire&#8217;s first 30, 60, and 90 days so that you both understand what is expected of them in their position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduce them to other team members, company knowledge, and regular ceremonies within your remote culture by giving them an exercise within the first few weeks that calls for cross-team cooperation or knowledge discovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To aid all new hires in achieving their objective, a book called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/First-90-Days-Strategies-Expanded\/dp\/1422188612\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The First 90 Days<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be suggested. Additionally, you should decide how you will evaluate your progress during this time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Onboard_in_Groups_Rather_than_Individually\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Onboard in Groups Rather than Individually<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onboarding new hires and teaching them in groups is a terrific approach to reduce time and duplication. Additionally, it fosters a sense of belonging among your recent hires. Recruit workers in groups, and allot each group a &#8220;functional stewards&#8221; who provide technical assistance and &#8220;squad hosts&#8221; who foster a collaborative environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Take_Feedback\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Take Feedback<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s a good chance you may encounter some difficulties at first if you have no prior experience managing a remote workforce. Each new remote worker should be asked to closely observe the process and report on what worked and what didn&#8217;t. As a result, you will be able to continually enhance the hiring procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Make_Time_for_Personal_Interactions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Make Time for Personal Interactions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To establish relationships with new workers as soon as possible \u2014 and possibly even meet in person if they live nearby \u2014 ask your team to introduce themselves to them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invite new hires to an offsite with everyone, lunch at the headquarters, or other activities if you can. You can even design some remote-based ceremonies for teams to interact socially.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most crucial factors in employee success is onboarding. Gaining momentum begins with a solid start. A bad start undermines the confidence of a new hire and makes the hiring decision questionable for the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes a lot of work to onboard new employees, and doing it remotely has its own difficulties. However, the work required to effectively train new hires pays off handsomely.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong><em>About the Author<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCjobs.ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Western Canada\u2019s largest job board, and host of \u201cInnovators\u201d a weekly <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/podcast.bcjobs.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">podcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interviewing top recruiters in BC and across Canada. Check out our recent interview with \u00a0Lighthouse Maricar Traballo, Employer Relations &amp; Partnership Manager, and Meri Ghazaryan, Senior Manager of Employer partnerships (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/podcast.bcjobs.ca\/76-lighthouse-labs-providing-career-services-for-life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podcast link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and\u00a0 IBM with Shelly Bardai, Associate Partner (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/podcast.bcjobs.ca\/75-ibm-leading-by-example-supporting-women-in-tech\">Podcast link<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new hire&#8217;s success and contentment are greatly influenced by the onboarding process. Since remote workers don&#8217;t have as many opportunities to naturally integrate into the company&#8217;s operations and culture, effective onboarding is particularly crucial for them. 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