Initiation Phase: Essential Factors in the Early Weeks of a New Work Role
In the midst of starting a new job, it's natural to feel a bit overwhelmed. But fear not! We've gathered some valuable insights from career advisor Bastian Hughes and work and organizational psychologist Annette Kluge to help you navigate these crucial first 100 days.
According to Hughes, the subjective perception of the new position decides everything. It's essential to approach your new role with an open mind and a willingness to adapt. Quitting during the trial period isn't a sign of weakness, he explains. Just as in a new relationship, if the job, company, or team doesn't fit after about six months, separation is the best way for both sides.
Kluge suggests observing, listening, and asking questions in the first days and weeks of a new job. Showing honest interest, openness, and the willingness to ask questions can make it easier to join a new team. Learning informal rules, norms, and values in companies is important and can be achieved by asking questions.
Research studies have revealed that the first 100 days at the workplace are crucial for setting the foundation for long-term integration, learning, and performance adaptation. While legally speaking, the first 100 days do not play a decisive role, the 6-month probation period does. Regular feedback talks with superiors can help clarify questions and reduce uncertainties in the first three months of a new job.
A good start to a new job begins before the first day of work, advises Hughes. Preparation is key. Openly discussing expectations as early as possible can help avoid frustration in the first months of a job.
Hughes also recommends initially observing and understanding before implementing changes. Extra-role behavior, such as clearing the dishwasher, guiding visitor groups, or organizing company events, can help create a good atmosphere in a team.
Mindfulness exercises, sports, or meditation can provide rest for the body and mind to cope with stress, says Kluge. If the stress factor is content-related, it's worth having a direct conversation with the team leader. Acknowledging one's own insecurity and asking if something can be changed is important, according to the career coach.
Lastly, a new job can be an opportunity to reinvent oneself, according to Hughes. Accepting team events outside of working hours to get to know colleagues better is a suggestion from psychologist Kluge. Someone is settled in their new job when new routines and organization-related habits have formed, and there's an identification with the team and company.
Every organization has reasons why things are done in a certain way, and questioning everything without knowing the history can be felt as disrespectful. It's important to remember that every organization has its own unique culture and understanding this is key to a successful transition.
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