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Every new employee is paired with an onboarding buddy for their first three months. Your buddy is not your manager and is not responsible for your performance. They are there to answer everyday questions, introduce you to colleagues, and help you feel at home faster.
Every new employee is paired with an onboarding buddy for their '''first three months'''. Your buddy is '''<u>not</u>''' your manager and is not responsible for your performance. They are there to answer everyday questions, introduce you to colleagues, and help you feel at home faster.


== What your buddy can help with ==
== What your buddy can help with ==
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* understand how things work in your team and across the organization
* understand how things work in your team and across the organization
* find information, tools, and resources
* get to know colleagues and how the team communicates
* get to know colleagues and how the team communicates
* understand informal ways of working
* understand informal ways of working
* ask the questions that may not be covered in formal documentation


There is no expectation that you already know what to ask. Your buddy is there to help you find your way.
There is no expectation that you already know what to ask. Your buddy is there to help you find your way.
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The relationship is informal. It is not a formal mentoring commitment.
The relationship is informal. It is not a formal mentoring commitment.
=== Finding the right information ===
Your buddy does not need to know every answer. If you have a question, your buddy can help you find the right place to look or point you to the appropriate person or team. The goal is to help you become more confident in finding information yourself and using the resources available to you.


== If it isn't a good fit ==
== If it isn't a good fit ==
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Buddy relationships are meant to be comfortable and useful for both sides. If the pairing doesn't feel right, you can ask People Operations about changing your buddy.
Buddy relationships are meant to be comfortable and useful for both sides. If the pairing doesn't feel right, you can ask People Operations about changing your buddy.


The goal is a low-pressure relationship that makes your first weeks easier. <br> <br>
The goal is a low-pressure relationship that makes your first weeks easier. <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>​'''For HR:''' Information about the organization and coordination of the program is available in the [[wiki-hr:Employee_Resources/Benefits_Overview/Onboarding_Buddy_Program|HR knowledge space]].
'''For HR:''' Information about the organization and coordination of the program is available in the [[wiki-hr:Employee_Resources/Benefits_Overview/Onboarding_Buddy_Program|HR knowledge space]].
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Latest revision as of 11:44, 7 October 2026

Every new employee is paired with an onboarding buddy for their first three months. Your buddy is not your manager and is not responsible for your performance. They are there to answer everyday questions, introduce you to colleagues, and help you feel at home faster.

What your buddy can help with

Your buddy can help you:

  • understand how things work in your team and across the organization
  • get to know colleagues and how the team communicates
  • understand informal ways of working

There is no expectation that you already know what to ask. Your buddy is there to help you find your way.

Getting started

Your buddy will usually get in touch before or during your first days. A short conversation during your first week is a good opportunity to agree on how you will stay in touch and what would be useful to cover.

You might discuss:

  • how often you want to check in
  • which communication channel to use
  • who to contact for different kinds of questions
  • anything you would like to understand better about your new workplace

The relationship is informal. It is not a formal mentoring commitment.

Finding the right information

Your buddy does not need to know every answer. If you have a question, your buddy can help you find the right place to look or point you to the appropriate person or team. The goal is to help you become more confident in finding information yourself and using the resources available to you.

If it isn't a good fit

Buddy relationships are meant to be comfortable and useful for both sides. If the pairing doesn't feel right, you can ask People Operations about changing your buddy.

The goal is a low-pressure relationship that makes your first weeks easier.




​For HR: Information about the organization and coordination of the program is available in the HR knowledge space.