{"id":5947,"date":"2024-12-02T13:02:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T13:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/?p=5947"},"modified":"2024-12-02T13:02:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T13:02:42","slug":"welcoming-a-new-team-member-how-to-get-it-right-from-day-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/articles\/welcoming-a-new-team-member-how-to-get-it-right-from-day-one","title":{"rendered":"Welcoming a new team member: How to get it right from day one"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Adding someone new to your team is always exciting! It\u2019s a chance to bring fresh ideas, new energy, and another set of hands to help your business grow. But let\u2019s be real &#8211; if you don\u2019t set the right tone from day one, that excitement can fizzle fast, or the new team member might not be equipped for success in the new role. So, how do you make sure your new team member feels like part of the family, while keeping the rest of your team ready for the change? Whilst also making sure they\u2019re in the best position possible to excel in their new role?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stationery essentials<\/strong> <strong>for your new team member<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first &#8211; make sure they\u2019ve got the tools to hit the ground running from day one. Nobody likes showing up to their first day of a new job, only to realise they don\u2019t have a pen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a checklist to get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/Search?q=notebooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notebook<\/a>: Something they can use to jot down notes during training or HR induction sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/pens-pencils\/ballpoint-pens\/l-3020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pens<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/pens-pencils\/pencils-accessories\/pencils\/l-3249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pencils<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/pens-pencils\/highlighters\/l-3152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highlighters<\/a>: helpful for highlighting key bits of information, and makes it easier to refer back to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/desktop-essentials\/post-it-sticky-notes\/sticky-notes\/l-663\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sticky notes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/desktop-essentials\/post-it-sticky-notes\/index-markers\/l-3743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">page flags<\/a>: these are handy if they need to categorise information, or write down little reminders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/filing-archiving\/display-books\/l-1006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Folders<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/filing-archiving\/ring-binders\/l-1372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">binders<\/a>: Help them keep track of all the \u201cfirst week\u201d handouts and notes they\u2019ve made.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3M87125_A-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"Post It\" class=\"wp-image-5988 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3M87125_A-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3M87125_A-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3M87125_A-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3M87125_A-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3M87125_A.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/v\/Technology-And-Machines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tech supplies<\/a>: all the tools they need to do their job. And don\u2019t forget logins and passwords! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastpass.com\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=21421183099&amp;utm_term=lastpass&amp;utm_content=164416837576&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAo5u6BhDJARIsAAVoDWucvwcUWLclVl0hcMfIVb9kphbRLr_sckaowPZy6Ssg-6_mmE4pPdAaAqh4EALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LastPass<\/a> is a great tool for storing all the required passwords for company logins. It\u2019s what we use at Paperstone HQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Induction\/on-boarding plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/buildempire.co.uk\/employee-retention-statistics\/#:~:text=Employee%20retention%20is%20a%20metric,letter%20template%E2%80%9D%20as%20of%202023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BuildEmpire<\/a> stated that according to a Glassdoor survey, properly conducted on-boarding improves a company\u2019s retention rate by 82%. Further to this, a huge 79% of employees say on-boarding programs help them integrate and understand company culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What helps with this process?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Signing-documentation-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Signing HR documentation\" class=\"wp-image-5967 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Signing-documentation-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Signing-documentation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Signing-documentation-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>HR documentation: <\/strong>make sure both the company and the new starter fill out and sign all the necessary forms. This also includes their employment contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Job description: <\/strong>a clear job description will let the employee know what\u2019s expected of them. It also allows the company to measure their progress.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Training\/<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.indeed.com\/career-advice\/career-development\/how-to-successfully-onboard-new-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on-boarding<\/a> plan:<\/strong> create a plan that outlines what you want them to learn and master. Include tests to see how they\u2019re getting on, and goals\/milestones you\u2019d like them to achieve along the way. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/how-to-write-smart-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SMART goals<\/a> are a great for development and to help them get the most out of their new role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Celebrate and welcome your new team member!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need balloons and confetti (unless that\u2019s your vibe). There are plenty of ways to make your new colleague feel genuinely welcome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Set up their workspace: <\/strong>A clean, ready-to-go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/office-furniture\/desks\/c-2029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">desk<\/a> beats one piled high with someone else\u2019s leftover junk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Welcome email:<\/strong> Introduce them to the whole team with a quick blurb about who they are and what they\u2019ll be doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan a team lunch or fun team activity: <\/strong>Getting to know co-workers over some food or while doing a fun activity is a great way to welcome someone to the team. A local pub quiz is an idea for a team activity that encourages communication and collaboration with other team members. It&#8217;s something that we&#8217;ve done recently with a new team member. <a href=\"https:\/\/festandrevel.co.uk\/venues\/the-guinea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Guinea<\/a> in Tunbridge Wells is by far our favourite spot for a pub quiz and is definitely the Paperstone local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Welcome gift:<\/strong> A small token like a branded mug, water bottle, or even a little card with a voucher to a local coffee shop helps them instantly feel a part of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key here is to make them feel like they belong &#8211; not like they\u2019re just another cog in the machine.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcome-gift-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Branded gift for the new team member\" class=\"wp-image-5968 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcome-gift-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcome-gift-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcome-gift-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcome-gift-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Welcome-gift-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Immerse your new team member in company culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Culture can be tricky to explain &#8211; it\u2019s less about what you say and more about what you do. Here\u2019s how to help them settle into yours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pair them with a buddy: <\/strong>Assign a team member to be their go-to for questions, whether it\u2019s about processes or where to find the best lunch spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Share your values:<\/strong> If your company has a mission statement or core values, now\u2019s the time to highlight them. Paperstone\u2019s are: We Solve Problems, We Love to Learn, We Work Smart, We are One Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Drinks-fridge-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Paperstone drinks fridge\" class=\"wp-image-5970 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Drinks-fridge-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Drinks-fridge-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Drinks-fridge-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Drinks-fridge-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Drinks-fridge-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Introduce rituals:<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s weekly stand-ups, monthly happy hours, or Taco Tuesdays, let them know what traditions to expect. We always make sure we have a fridge stocked in our office with our favourite drinks. Whether it&#8217;s beer, cider, a soft drink, or fruit juice, everyone enjoys a drink before home time on Fridays.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lead by example: <\/strong>If your culture values collaboration, openness, or creativity, make sure they see those values in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a great idea to encourage your new team member to share their own perspective &#8211; sometimes fresh eyes can help improve the way things are done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get your team ready<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A new starter doesn\u2019t just affect the person joining &#8211; it\u2019s an adjustment for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to prep the rest of the team:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Communicate early:<\/strong> Let the team know who\u2019s coming, what their role will be, and how they\u2019ll fit into the bigger picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Encourage openness: <\/strong>Remind your team to be approachable and supportive during the on-boarding process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update processes: <\/strong>If you\u2019ve got shared resources (like documents or software), make sure they\u2019re up-to-date and easy to access.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/One-team-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"We are one team sign\" class=\"wp-image-5972 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/One-team-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/One-team-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/One-team-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/One-team-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/One-team-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check in:<\/strong> After the first week or two, ask your team how things are going. They might have picked things up about the new team member that you may not have noticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By involving your team in the on-boarding process, you\u2019re not just helping your new team member \u2014you\u2019re reinforcing the collaborative spirit of your workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Company-culture-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Team Paperstone\" class=\"wp-image-5973 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Company-culture-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Company-culture-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Company-culture-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Company-culture-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.paperstone.co.uk\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Company-culture-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Welcoming a new team member doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. With a little planning and a lot of heart, you can turn their first days into a memorable experience that sets the tone for their future with your company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: this isn\u2019t just about preparing them to succeed &#8211; it\u2019s about showing them why your business is the right place for their professional and personal growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adding someone new to your team is always exciting! It\u2019s a chance to bring fresh ideas, new energy, and another set of hands to help your business grow. 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