This page is maintained by @Joanna Ciecierska (Head of People & Culture), @Florence Chouet (People & Culture Manager).

Our People Team oversees the onboarding process for our new team members, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles. To achieve this, we are sending an onboarding feedback survey to our newcomers a few weeks into their journey with us. The primary aim of this survey is to assess whether our new colleagues have the necessary resources, information, and support to foster confidence in their positions. We also want to understand if they feel welcomed at HelloBetter and in their respective teams. Furthermore, we eagerly seek any suggestions on how we can enhance the onboarding experience, valuing every valuable hint or tip.

Below is a small excerpt from the feedback (Jan 2022 - Jan 2024):

Since May 2022, our People & Culture team is conducting individual interviews with new team members after their 3rd month at HelloBetter. The primary goal of this initiative is to gain insights into how our new colleagues are adapting to their roles, whether their expectations are well-defined, and if they're receiving the necessary support, including regular 1on1 sessions and feedback from their managers. These interviews offer a platform for a deeper understanding of each individual's role and allow us to address their specific needs. During these interviews, we also discuss the growth opportunities within HelloBetter and the support available (i.e. Personal Development budget). It’s also a great opportunity to sustain a great working relationships and share that People Team cares!

These initiatives enable us to proactively identify and respond to any support needed while continuously enhancing the effectiveness of our onboarding programs.

While the feedback surveys yield satisfactory results, there is consistently an opportunity for improvement.

👂Here is what our Newcomers point out to us that could be better:

👉🏾  We take these suggestions very seriously and we are working on the process improvements. One of the initiatives implemented as a result of these suggestions is the above mentioned Stay interview with our People & Culture Team. These conversation will help us to react much quicker to any challenges or uncertainness and adapt the support to the individual needs.

👉  Another action we will be taking is introducing specific onboarding sessions dedicated to specific teams. We will use our People Tool Leapsome to create interactive learning journeys to ensure a smooth landing into their role.

In any organisation, it is not uncommon for a cooperation with colleagues to come to an end. Some may depart by our decision, as we believe it is in the best interest of both parties to conclude the collaboration. Others may choose to move on for their own reasons.

For those colleagues who decide to leave, we take immediate steps to explore whether there's any possibility of retaining them. If no such opportunity exists, we initiate the offboarding procedures to ensure a seamless transition for all parties involved.

A crucial part of this process is the exit interview, which is conducted by our People & Culture Team.

Why does this matter to us? The exit interview represents the final opportunity to collect an honest feedback regarding the departing employee's experience at HelloBetter. It enables us to understand the reasons behind their departure, assess working conditions, gauge the company culture, benchmark against industry standards, evaluate the effectiveness of leadership support, and obtain suggestions for potential improvements within the company. This is a valuable learning experience for us, offering the chance to make meaningful changes for our employees.

👉 Please check out this page to learn more about what we are currently doing