Admit it, being a new employee can be tragic at times. Dealing with new workplace, new faces and new workloads is a bunch of challenges to take. While it's normal for everyone to experience a certain "Culture Shock" in their new work, it is important to learn the best ways on how to avoid such or shorten the dilemma, at least.
According to Recruiter, overcoming the culture shock from newly hired employees can indeed boost them to do work immediately and effectively. And with the growing diversity in the workplace, it is utmost important for the recruiters and HR personnel to guide the workers especially the "newbies" in dealing with such.
Hence, they have presented several ways on how to successfully break the wall between the new and old employees and provide assistance as to lessen the culture shock with newcomers. But what about the employee's part? Let's take a little turn as we impart the best ways on how to deal and avoid culture shock in your new work environment as a newly hired worker.
Go out of your shell and find your envoy
In many cases, the recruiter will set someone to help and guide you along the way as you start your daily grind. However, in some, the HR will unfortunately just release you in the environment thus giving you all the responsibilities to learn on your own. In such situation, what's the best thing to do is to go out of your shell and find your envoy.
This must come of course from the same department as yours, doing the things that you ought to do. Otherwise, you might either be wasting other people's time or may get the wrong information regarding your job per se.
Also remember to be kind and polite to your chosen ambassador for you are merely asking for a favor and they are not getting an extra pay to teach you things. With such, do not depend solely on what they will say, rather, get up and explore as well.
Join Groups and Communicate
One of the best ways to avoid being in the "others" zone is to mingle with your colleagues. It may be hard at first but with the right timing and manner of communication, you will certainly find your place in either a group or a certain person's company.
Recruiter also suggests that having a group activity outside the work premises such as a group dinner or a sports event will surely help the employees cope. With that being said, you as the worker must of course participate and extend your efforts in order to achieve the common goal.
Learn the Jargons
Each job and line of work has their own set of jargons. These are the terminologies used by a certain area or field and sometimes even a company which have their own meanings.
As a newbie, it is your responsibility to start learning the so-called "Linggo" on your job. If not, you might fall on a trap or be caught off-guard with by doing the wrong thing or getting the wrong idea.
Initiate
Initiating during your first day or week may be a challenge but it certainly helps a lot in learning and eventually adapting to your work environment. As the source said, allowing the employees to volunteer can be a chance for them to interact with their coworkers. Therefore, you should also step up and present yourself than wait for a call or tap from your boss.
On the other hand, with great initiation comes also greater risk and responsibility. Hence, before you decide to volunteer, be sure to know what you're doing or at least have someone who can guide you so you won't have a hard time.
Learn the work mechanism and organize your workloads accordingly
One of the major causes of culture shock is the inability to know the work flow or having set no goals at all. As per the Recruiter, it is important to provide the employee with a set of tasks for their first week will help them cope with their environment and be familiarized with their line of job.
As the employee, it is also your responsibility to learn the work mechanism in your office and organize your work accordingly. This will not only let you defy the culture shock but will eventually lead to a smooth workflow as you go along on your own.
Don't be afraid to ask questions
Asking questions is not only meant for the major aspects such as your task or your deadline etc. Rather, it is also important to always seek advice even on minor things.
Asking about your boss or other work-related activities and stuffs can give you hints on the trends and topics going around thus making you feel "belong" somehow. However, make sure to not go overboard with your questions or else, this may cause you trouble.
Having a new job is always a mixture of excitement and anxiety. Culture shock will also come your way but with all the mentioned tips and advice plus a positive working attitude, you will never have to suffer from such.
