Introduction

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:

• “How Remote Workers Make Work Friends,” by Beth Schinoff et al.
• “Starting a New Job? Take Control of Your Onboarding,” by Susan Peppercorn
• “How to Set Up a Remote Employee for Success on Day One,” by Darleen DeRosa
• “How to Re-Onboard Employees Who Started Remotely,” by Rebecca Zucker
• “How to Succeed Quickly in a New Role,” by Rob Cross et al.

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