Initiative, Integrity and Vigilance
Working remote, when starting with a new team can be a little awkward. Especially when you've never met the team in person first. These are good guidelines for this situation.
- Ask questions - Show Initiative
- Sesame Street taught my youngest: "Asking questions is the best way to learn."
- Not sure which questions to ask?
- Find someone, anyone that is available
- Ask to be pointed in the right direction
- Don't assume everyone will drop what they're doing.
- Be patient. Be calm.
- Basic Questions to Ask:
- Who can help with HR questions?
- Payroll Dates
- Benefits
- Timesheets
- Expenses
- Time Off Requests
- Who is my manager, if not working on the same project?
- Who are the members of the team I'm working on?
- What access, resources, documentation do I need for the projects I'm on?
- What meetings should I attend?
- Follow-up - Integrity & Vigilance
- It's important to know that it's your responsibility verify that everyone knows where you are and what you're doing, right now.
- Be respectful, professional and concise.
This does go back to communication (part 1), but these are more of the solid foundation items for successful remote work.
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