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WFH seems to be working for most people as things were. But what about new hires?
Posted on 7/22/20 at 10:23 am
Posted on 7/22/20 at 10:23 am
So our WFH has been working really well and as far as I can tell this is the story across most of America. People and companies are making it work.
But what about for new hires. Our office has basically had the same people at it in the same capacity mostly for about a year or two at this point so we have our work flow down really well. But I'd be worried about a new hire learning the ropes really on their own without their mentor/team members right there to help explain things quickly. Yes there are emails and phone calls but I question how effective that is at educating in addition to just communicating.
When I first started here I had tons of questions and was able to ask them and have them answered at will which has paid great dividends in terms of my productivity and ability to do my job now. So when we went remote it was seamless.
Has anyone's company been bringing on new people remotely and how has it worked out? I'm curious how sustainable WFH is long term because of this particular nuance.
But what about for new hires. Our office has basically had the same people at it in the same capacity mostly for about a year or two at this point so we have our work flow down really well. But I'd be worried about a new hire learning the ropes really on their own without their mentor/team members right there to help explain things quickly. Yes there are emails and phone calls but I question how effective that is at educating in addition to just communicating.
When I first started here I had tons of questions and was able to ask them and have them answered at will which has paid great dividends in terms of my productivity and ability to do my job now. So when we went remote it was seamless.
Has anyone's company been bringing on new people remotely and how has it worked out? I'm curious how sustainable WFH is long term because of this particular nuance.
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Posted on 7/22/20 at 10:26 am to jlovel7
I imagine it would be similar to onboarding remote consultants....now that relies on hiring an employee that has a strong proficiency in the skills you are looking for.
If you have to train an employee on doing their job once you hire them then that would get dicey.
If you have to train an employee on doing their job once you hire them then that would get dicey.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 10:30 am to jlovel7
No new hires or promotions this year. I work in higher ed.
frickin sucks. I had a killer review this year too.
frickin sucks. I had a killer review this year too.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 10:35 am to jlovel7
We had two new hires in part of our group when this all started in early March. I'm sure it sucked getting up to speed for them. Now there's pretty much a hiring freeze.
This post was edited on 7/22/20 at 10:36 am
Posted on 7/22/20 at 10:40 am to jlovel7
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Has anyone's company been bringing on new people remotely and how has it worked out? I'm curious how sustainable WFH is long term because of this particular nuance.
My firm has worked remotely since before COVID (my division is fully remote). It's not an issue to bring in new folks, but there is definitely some mentoring that goes on at the beginning. Also, you have to have an understanding of what is expected, and a clear/easy way to judge performance/production. All our of tasks are treated as mini projects with due dates, status updates, etc... It's pretty clear if someone is working or not.
I've worked remotely for 8 of the 10 years that I've been out of school. I don't think I will ever choose to work from an office, unless I don't have a choice. I was prepared to take a pay cut to leave my last office job, luckily I didn't have to.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 10:41 am to jlovel7
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Has anyone's company been bringing on new people remotely and how has it worked out? I'm curious how sustainable WFH is long term because of this particular nuance.
I know several people who accepted new jobs right before COVID shutdowns started, and they have all had their start dates delayed indefinitely. I’m sure there are some companies hiring people in for remote work, but I suspect most are in hiring freezes at the moment given the economic conditions.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 10:55 am to lostinbr
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I know several people who accepted new jobs right before COVID shutdowns started, and they have all had their start dates delayed indefinitely
I’m in this boat, though the (potentially) new company is circling back and wanting to set a date to begin, now that things are sort of calming down.
Now I’ve got to decide whether to make a move in this climate
Posted on 7/22/20 at 11:13 am to jlovel7
I actually had an informal interview for a new job a few weeks ago and this issue came up. I wasn't really all that interested in the job, but entertained their offer to interview. They said the person they hired would be on a temporary rotation of one week in the office, one week at home. There was no sunset on that rotation as it would depend on how quickly that person got up to speed on their position. The department had 4 people in it(this position would be the 5th) and the way the rotation worked out, the new hire would have a week in the office with each team member.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 11:21 am to The Spleen
I’m actually looking to hire an account manager in the oil & gas industry for southwest La and I’m actually surprised we have gotten so few applicants. Pay is good and a very secure position.
The onboarding process for us will be pretty close to normal.
The onboarding process for us will be pretty close to normal.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 11:24 am to baxter12
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I’m actually surprised we have gotten so few applicants.
I think a lot of people are nervous to switch jobs in the current climate. I know I am. I'm pretty secure in my current position, but it's been time for a change for a year or two now. I just haven't found the right opportunity, and haven't really been looking since Covid started.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 11:26 am to jlovel7
quote:We brought one person on right as the stay at home order started. I had to wind up coming into the office to help with on boarding but the dude has been in this career field for 25 years so other than learning our systems he knew what to do. Plus with Microsoft teams you can help someone out a good bit from home.
Has anyone's company been bringing on new people remotely and how has it worked out?
Posted on 7/22/20 at 11:43 am to jlovel7
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mentor/team members
you mean boss/co-workers?
Posted on 7/22/20 at 11:47 am to The Spleen
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think a lot of people are nervous to switch jobs in the current climate. I know I am. I'm pretty secure in my current position, but it's been time for a change for a year or two now. I just haven't found the right opportunity,
Hypothetically, if you were to find that right opportunity right now, would you make the move? Wait until Covid settles? Etc
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