Title
Buddy Definition
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Roles and Responsibilities:
Expectations from Buddy
relation:
Explanation
A buddy is a team member who is solely involved with providing a one - point access to operationally necessary information
To provide the new team member with a point of contact for general queries regarding day-today operational issues, [such as the
location of facilities,
To help the new team information processing
member integrate requirements
with the companyand
by relevant
providingcompany
access topolicies]
someone who is familiar with our culture, attitude
and expectations
Helping your new team member to navigate their way around the department and the site; this could include short tours
Showing them how to do aspects of their role
Answering questions – often more than once. Buddies need to be patient as new starters take in a lot of
information, often in a short time, and may need to re-ask questions in the future as events occur
Provide information, signpost information and provide informal support
Introducing them to other colleagues who are important to their role
Helping them to understand the formal and informal culture and structures
Encouraging them
they can enjoy the to ask side
social questions if unsure
of working and about anyofaspects of their role
feel part
the team
particularly as many new team member are not in a position to form an opinion on most issues during their early months with the
organisation
Meet Your Work Buddy Checklist
Actvity
Introduction to your Work Buddy
Exchange contact details (if comfortable) with your Work Buddy
Meet your Work Buddy for frequent Virtual Chats
Learn more about your Work Buddy (role,work,hobbies,interests,etc)
Share more about yourself(hobbies,interests,etc)
Introduction to key staff, including coworkers, colleagues, executives and staff (All PODS and their roles) by your Work Buddy
Queries about organizational policies, perks,activities, and other company-related benefits resolved by your Work Buddy
Access the local platform, understand and explore the system with your Work Buddy
Navigate the codebase(if applicable) with the help of your Work Buddy
Frequent virtual coffee/lunch sessions or meet your Work Buddy for lunch, if in the same city
Share the tools/techniques/ideas which could be useful for the team with your Work Buddy
Weekly catch-up calls with your Work Buddy
Introduction to other team members
Invite new member to business/ or other social events
Encourage them to ask questions if unsure about his/her role, expectations, organisation structure etc
Day Yes/No
Week 1 TRUE
Week 1 TRUE
Week 1 TRUE
Week 1 TRUE
Week 1 TRUE
Week 1 TRUE
Week 2 TRUE
Week 2 TRUE
Week 2 TRUE
Month 1 FALSE
Month 1 FALSE
First 3 months FALSE
First 3 months FALSE
First 3 months FALSE
First 3 months FALSE
