The document discusses how having a "buddy" or mentor for new employees can help them adjust more quickly to an organization. It provides characteristics of an effective buddy, such as being patient and approachable. The buddy's role is to orient the new employee by answering questions, assisting with training, and providing introductions. Their relationship should be confidential, honest, and help the new employee understand the company culture. The buddy relationship typically lasts three months but can end sooner if requested by either party.

1. 1. The New Employee Will Feel More At Home With The ORGANIZATION
In A Shorter Period Of Time.
2. Relatively Straightforward Queries Regarding Basic Operational Issue.
3. The Initial Confusion And Uncertainty Faced By All New Employees Is
Reduced.
4. Other Orientation Activities Such As Classroom And On-The-Job Training
Can Be Related To Actual Workplace Activities.
5. Our New Employees Have An Opportunity To Adjust In A Supportive And
Risk-Reduced Environment.
6. The New Employee Begins To Add Value More Quickly, Leading To
Increased Confidence And Self-Esteem.

2. 1. Demonstrates High Performance.
2. Is Given Time To Be Accessible To The New Employee.
3. Is Skilled In The New Employee’s Job.
4. Is Proud Of The Organization.
5. Is A Peer Of The New Employee
6. Has Patience And Good Communication And Interpersonal Skills.
7. Is A Positive Role Model (Well Regarded And Accepted By Current
Employees)

3. 1. Even Before The Employee Has Joined Guide Him About City/Living
Arrangements And Answer Any Query Or Concern Employee Might Have
Regarding Joining The Company.
2. Be An Informational Resource For The New Employee On Policies,
Procedures, Work Rules, Norms, Etc.
3. Help Socialize The New Employee.
4. Assist In Training The New Employee.
5. Identify Resources.
6. Provide Introductions.

4. 1. General Advice, Guidance, Encouragement.
2. Positive Attitude From The Buddy.
3. Shared Information Is Kept Confidential.
4. Honest Feedback, Clear Information.
5. Help In Understanding The Culture Of An Organization
And Finding Out How To Get Things Done.
6. Assistance In Building Networks And Insight Into How To
Make Them Effective And Productive.

5.  The Buddy Relationship Between The Buddy
And The New Employee Will Be Terminated
When:
(A) Three Months Expire.
(B) Either Party Requests It.
 The Buddy’s Relationship With The New
Employee Should Be Open, Positive, And
Supportive.