3 Preparing to start your new job

Preparing for your first day in any workplace can be daunting, and that is just as true for a hybrid workplace. Without knowing exactly what to expect, the best approach is to ensure you have done everything possible to ensure a smooth and stress-free transition.

In a major study from 29 European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, the three major constraints of working remotely were found to be:

• home office constraints,

• work uncertainties, and

• inadequate tools.

(Ipsen et al., 2021).

These are all areas you should think about before you start your new role. In the following videos you will hear from Ploy and Zainab at iungo Solutions again, this time discussing important considerations around behaviour, culture, support and workspaces in remote or hybrid-first organisations.