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Did you know effective onboarding can boost retention, reduce turnover, and increase productivity? In this article, our HR Lead, Anzhelika Dvornytska, shares the steps behind Nextcode’s successful onboarding process. These steps help to create a seamless and supportive experience for new team members – from day one to thriving in their roles!

Simplify the Paperwork.\nOnce a candidate accepts the offer, our People Partner communicates with the new team member to collect the necessary details for signing the contract and NDA. This allows the HR, SysAdmin, and Finance departments to prepare everything in advance.
Prepare the Equipment.\nOur recruiter checks if the new hire needs any specific equipment and relays this information to the SysAdmin. The SysAdmin ensures the employee receives the necessary gadgets and tools to start working seamlessly.
Set Up Access.\nOn the first day, the new team member receives access to essential work platforms via their personal email. While the SysAdmin provides initial access to required programs, they remain available throughout the day to assist with setting up work accounts and any additional tools.
Welcome Letter.\nOn the first day, each new team member gets a welcome letter by email. It includes their start date and time, where to log in or go (if needed), a schedule for the first day, including a meeting with HR, and contact details. This helps the new team member know what to expect and feel ready for their first day.
First Impressions Matter.\nThe first day begins with a welcome meeting led by our HR Lead, Anzhelika. This is a great opportunity to introduce the company's values, culture, and key processes.
Introduction to the Company.\nEvery new hire is welcomed with a post in the company's general chat. We encourage them to share interesting facts about themselves so the entire team can get to know their new teammate better.
Meet the Manager and Team.\nThe manager discusses the goals for the probation period, presents a work plan, and addresses any questions the new hire may have. It's also essential to introduce the new team member to their colleagues.
Avoid Overloading Tasks.\nThe first week should focus on adaptation. Instead of assigning too many tasks immediately, we prioritize giving new hires time to familiarize themselves with the company, its culture, and workflows.
Encourage Feedback.\nHR maintains ongoing communication with the new hire. We actively seek feedback about their first day, week, and month to continuously improve our onboarding process and team interaction.

Effective onboarding is not just a process, but a key investment in the success and growth of our team. At Nextcode.Tech, we are committed to creating a smooth and inspiring start for every new colleague.

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At Nextcode, we know that time management is the key to unlocking your full potential and achieving your goals. Managing your time effectively not only boosts productivity but also reduces stress and enhances work-life balance. \nWe’ve put together five actionable and proven tips to help you make the most of your day. Dive deeper into each one and start taking control of your schedule!

Start with the Toughest Task.\nBegin the day by identifying your to-do list's most challenging or high-priority task. Tackling this task first: builds confidence for the rest of the day, reduces procrastination and stress, as you've already accomplished a significant milestone early on, frees up mental space, allowing you to focus more effectively on other tasks.
Match Tasks to Your Energy Levels.\nEnergy levels fluctuate throughout the day, so it's essential to schedule tasks accordingly. Tackle complex, high-focus tasks during your peak energy hours (often 2-3 hours after waking). Reserve less demanding or repetitive tasks, like replying to emails, for times when your energy dips. Stay aware of your rhythm and adjust as needed.
Group Similar Tasks Together.\nSwitching between unrelated tasks can drain your mental energy. Instead, try batching: group similar activities like emails, calls, or creative tasks into dedicated blocks of time, focus on one type of task at a time to maintain a consistent flow and reduce context-switching fatigue, schedule all your meetings back-to-back to keep other parts of the day open for deep work.
Use the Two-Minute Rule.\nIf a task can be done in two minutes or less, don't defer it – do it immediately. Keep to-do list from piling up with small tasks, it will clear mental clutter, leaving you more focused on larger tasks and prevent procrastination on seemingly minor but essential actions.
Set a Clear Finish Time.\nWorking without boundaries can lead to burnout. Setting a firm end time for your day: encourages to prioritize tasks and work more efficiently, gives the opportunity to relax, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance, helps you avoid the trap of feeling like you need to be "always on".

Whether you’re tackling a tough project, juggling multiple tasks, or trying to squeeze in some personal time, these strategies will keep you on track and focused.

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