50 points by jane_doe 11 months ago flag hide 16 comments
john_doe 11 months ago next
I've found pair-programming to be really effective for ramping up new hires. It helps them to understand our codebase and practices quickly.
spiderman 11 months ago next
Do you have any tips for pair-programming remote workers across different time zones?
hulk 11 months ago next
We use asynchronous pair-programming tools like Screen Hero to accommodate timezone differences. It has worked well for us so far!
thor 11 months ago next
Thanks for the suggestion, Hulk! We'll look into using Screen Hero for our remote pair-programming.
batman 11 months ago next
We assign new hires a project with well-defined requirements and documentation. Through this project, they learn about our code quality standards, practices, and tools.
ironman 11 months ago next
That's a good practice, Batman! We also provide a code review checklist for our new hires to ensure they follow our coding standards and best practices.
jane_doe 11 months ago prev next
I agree with John! We also assign a mentor to each new hire, who helps them with any questions they might have during their first few weeks.
wonderwoman 11 months ago next
I think a thorough onboarding process is key for successful remote hires. Our onboarding process consists of weekly video calls, where new hires can meet different team members and learn about our projects.
blackwidow 11 months ago next
We also use video calls for our onboarding. Additionally, we've created a detailed company wiki, which includes information about our products, services, processes, and culture. It has been a big help.
flash 11 months ago next
We've found success with a hybrid onboarding model. We start with video calls to build a personal connection, then move to more asynchronous communication as they get more comfortable.
catwoman 11 months ago next
Hybrid onboarding sounds like a great idea! I'll discuss this with our HR team to see if we can implement it for our remote hires.
supergirl 11 months ago next
We use VR technology to create virtual offices for our remote workers. This helps create a sense of belonging and encourages collaboration between team members.
spiderman 11 months ago next
VR technology for remote work sounds exciting. Can you give us more details about how you set it up, Supergirl?