Hybrid Work Onboarding Guidelines

Create hybrid work onboarding guidelines for {{NEW_HIRE_NAME}} joining as {{JOB_TITLE}} with a {{HYBRID_SCHEDULE}} schedule.

Work arrangement:
- In-office days: {{OFFICE_DAYS}}
- Remote days: {{REMOTE_DAYS}}
- Office location: {{OFFICE_LOCATION}}
- Team hybrid schedule: {{TEAM_SCHEDULE}}

FIRST WEEK: PRIMARILY IN-OFFICE

Recommended structure:
- Days 1-3: In-office for maximum face time
- Days 4-5: Mix of office and remote

In-office priorities:
- Meet team members in person
- Learn office layout and facilities
- Get badge and physical access
- Build relationships through informal interactions
- Attend in-person orientation sessions

HYBRID ONBOARDING ESSENTIALS

Office Setup:
- [ ] Assigned desk/workspace (if applicable)
- [ ] Badge access and building entry
- [ ] Office equipment orientation
- [ ] Meeting room booking system
- [ ] Printer and office supplies

Home Office Setup:
- [ ] Equipment shipped and received
- [ ] Home workspace requirements
- [ ] Ergonomic setup guidance
- [ ] VPN and remote access
- [ ] Stipend for home office (if applicable)

HYBRID COMMUNICATION NORMS

When to be in-office:
- Team collaboration days
- Important meetings
- Client/customer visits
- Onboarding activities
- Team building events

Remote work expectations:
- Core hours availability: {{CORE_HOURS}}
- Response time expectations
- Camera on/off norms
- Status updates
- Async communication practices

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS HYBRID

In-office strategies:
- Schedule in-office days with team
- Use office time for relationship building
- Attend in-person social events
- Grab coffee/lunch with colleagues

Remote strategies:
- Virtual coffee chats
- Active Slack/Teams presence
- Camera on in meetings
- Proactive communication

HYBRID SCHEDULE COORDINATION

Tools for coordination:
- Team calendar: {{CALENDAR_TOOL}}
- Desk booking: {{DESK_BOOKING}}
- Location sharing: {{LOCATION_TOOL}}

Best practices:
- Share your schedule weekly
- Coordinate with key collaborators
- Be flexible when needed
- Communicate changes proactively