LAST UPDATED NOVEMBER 2023
This is a typical onboarding week at Distinctly:
| MEETING | WHEN | LENGTH | WHO WITH |
|---|---|---|---|
| General induction | 10am 1st day | 45 MINS | A member of your team |
| Team Induction | 1st or 2nd day | 30 MINS | Line Manager |
| Culture induction | 1st or 2nd day | 45 MINS | Operations Manager |
| Meet Tom and Liz | Within first couple of months | 30 MINS | Tom and Liz |
| Buddy Meeting | 1st day, then weekly across probation | 30 MINS | Your buddy |
Expectations in your first few weeks:
Starting a new job can be exciting, but it can also be very stressful and overwhelming. We want to make sure that you are supported and have a network that you can rely on to ease you into life at Distinctly. The two key individuals are: your line manager and your buddy.
Line managers are the people you report directly into. You will also be assigned a buddy to help you through your time at Distinctly; whether it’s asking about your role or getting some advice on processes or those unspoken rules that everyone else seems to know about. Essentially, your buddy is there to help whenever you need them.
Our buddies are recent new joiners themselves who have passed probation. They can advise on who to talk to for particular issues or how to find your way around the office. They are able to provide you with completely honest and invaluable advice, as they know exactly what you are experiencing – so there’s no need to worry about asking questions.
Having a buddy really gives you a chance to pick their brains about anything you’re not sure of and what you should expect from certain situations. There’s no formal structure to the relationship - it’s totally in your control how often you speak to them or meet up but as a minimum you will meet them in your first week and then weekly for the first month. They are there for you when you need to have those honest conversations that you may not want to have with your manager, making your whole experience smoother and more enjoyable.