Nearly 200 women completed a survey about their experiences working remotely. Jenna from illinois told us she's still figuring out how to work this remote life style, but it's the best decision that she's made. Melissa from canada said her job is amazing on paper, but there are a lot of spinning plates and con ant changes that make it really frustrating. And sarah grace, who is a business manager at a bank, realizes that the hyprid model doesn't work to her strength.
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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