How to work: Starting a new job remotely and successfully

Whether you’re hiring new staff or beginning a new role, there are extra challenges when doing so remotely, but there are ways to overcome them

With many businesses still working remotely, virtual onboarding of recruits has become the norm through emails, video calls and online chat rooms. Picture: Getty Images

Before the onset of the pandemic, a typical first day at a new job would include meeting with HR and receiving a welcome pack, a tour of the workplace, directions to the coffee machine and an introduction to new colleagues.

With many businesses still working remotely due to the pandemic, however, virtual onboarding of recruits has become the norm through emails, video calls and online chat rooms.

A recent survey by Matrix Recruitment found that ...