Victoria takes advantage of being in the office to focus on work, rather than being distracted by all kinds of passonal masses. Sarah grace uses it as a chance to spread out the people that she meets in the organization. If i meet someone on a wed Wednesday, that means they must be part of this group. She can space it out. And it's nice that she can go in every day, because that way she doesn't miss anyone. Yes.
How are women who started a job remotely during the pandemic faring? Have they been receiving the support and making the connections necessary to succeed in their role? What lessons can they pass on to other women who are about to join an entirely remote or hybrid organization?
We highlight findings from our survey of new hires. Then, Emily speaks with management professor Beth Schinoff and HR executive Amelia Ransom about their own experiences starting new jobs — the challenges they faced and how they worked to overcome them. They also share advice on how to approach onboarding, whether you’re starting a new position yourself or supporting a new member of your team.
Guest experts:
Beth Schinoff is a management professor at Boston College.
Amelia Ransom is the vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the software company Smartsheet.
Resources:
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