🤝 Onboarding Buddy Program
Pair every new joiner with an experienced buddy for a smoother, faster, and more human first 90 days.
- Groups of 2
- One shot
- Cross-Group
Accelerates new hire ramp-up time and reduces time-to-productivity.
Builds a genuine sense of belonging from day one, reducing early turnover.
Strengthens cross-team knowledge transfer in a natural, human way.
Why this program
The first 90 days are the most critical period in an employee's journey. New hires who feel welcomed and supported are significantly more likely to stay and perform. Yet most organizations leave integration to chance, relying on occasional check-ins and informal hallway conversations.
What it is
The Onboarding Buddy Program pairs each new joiner with a seasoned employee from a different team, matched based on role level, function, and availability. Buddies serve as informal guides: they share cultural knowledge, answer day-to-day questions, and help new hires build their internal network faster. The program runs for 90 days, with one or two sessions per month.
How it works
New joiners and volunteer buddies form two groups. Participants opt in, then each new hire is paired once with a buddy from the other group. The match email introduces them, and the pair organizes its sessions over the following 90 days.
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Hello Participant 👋
We are launching the Onboarding Buddy Program, a 90-day initiative designed to help new joiners feel at home faster, with the support of an experienced colleague by their side from day one.
Why does it matter?
The first 90 days shape the entire employee experience. A dedicated buddy helps new hires navigate the culture, find the right people, and become productive faster. For experienced employees, it is a chance to give back and strengthen cross-team connections.
How does it work?
- New joiners and experienced employees are matched in pairs across teams, based on role level and function.
- Once matched, the pair organizes 1 to 2 sessions per month over 90 days, at their own pace.
- Each session comes with suggested conversation topics to make every meeting easy to start and genuinely useful.
- At the end of the 90 days, new joiners are invited to join the broader internal network.
So, are you in? 🤩
Not this time, thanks. I'll join the next cohort!
👉 Pro tip: access your Member Portal to update your availability and preferences at any time!
Stay tuned! ☕️
Better relationships for better work.
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