What do you expect from your future colleagues who might join your team?

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What do you expect from your future colleagues who might join your team?

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Author: Anonymous
Category: Role, Team info
Date asked: 21 February, 2023 11:45
Last update: 27 February, 2026 09:40

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Debbie F. Re Assure Communications Manager

Put simply, I think I just expect them to do their best.

It can be quite daunting to start in a new company but everyone is very welcoming and supportive. Along with initiatives from the company supporting a good work/life balance - like allowing a mix of home and office working where possible - colleagues are happy to share their knowledge to help you settle in. In return, I'd want to see the new colleague ask questions to improve their understanding and be willing to support on activities where they can.

You'll normally find there is a clear development plan to cover your first few months, setting out what is expected of you by when so its clear what you should be working towards. Managers tend to be very supportive and we also run a buddy scheme so you have someone by your side helping you during your first few months.

21 February, 2023 13:54
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Debbie F. Re Assure Communications Manager

There are two things really - a willingness to learn and a willingness to participate.
Whether or not you've done a similar role before, its important to appreciate the role within the company might be slightly different. I'd want a new starter to listen, ask questions and be prepared to learn on the job. There are also skills they might bring so it would be good to share what you've done before and perhaps there's something we could incorporate into our process.
To make both the new starter and the rest of the team comfortable, I believe its important to join in with the team activities and discussions as soon as you can. To help this along we always use a buddy system. This gives you one person to help you with any team related questions and they will support you on your journey.

30 April, 2024 13:33
TB
Tim B. Programme Director

Great question!

I'm always looking for colleagues who are open to learn, to tackle different challenges and are team players. Having a team that looks out for each other and supports each other throughout is a really big one for me, my experience is that being a team player increases the effectiveness of the individual and the team.

Hope that answers the question for you

25 July, 2024 15:36