I have worked at companies where new hires can be either
feared or welcomed. When I started a role with… we’ll call it company X, there
was fear. My role was not defined. People didn’t know what I was there to do.
There was a perception that my new position would take away their power. Because
of that, people withheld information. They showed up late to meetings if they
showed up at all. The first three months of that job were incredibly stressful
and unnecessarily difficult until I was able to break through and show my value
to the team. We could have made more progress faster if I was welcomed. The
fear didn’t help anyone. Intentionally being difficult takes more time and
energy rather than just working together.
On the flip side, I started a job with my current company
and was welcomed. Co-workers lined up to share information and partner on
projects. Because of that, the company & my coworkers quickly benefited from
the additional headcount. We moved major projects forward quickly and
efficiently. It was a smooth transition and I was happy to go to work every
day.
What is the value in fear? How does withholding information
help you? Who do you want to be? How can you welcome a new employee? What
benefits might there be from welcoming a new employee?
To learn more about career coach Kate Kibler, go to www.katekibler.com
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