A new job in a new country is a huge change in the new employees’ life. This process can cause a lot of insecurity and stress for the new employee.
Therefore, ISO has some advice for a smoother transition of the new international employee, which you can find below.
Before the new employee arrives:
- Make sure to keep in touch with the new employee regularly before he/she starts
- Make sure that all the practical and technical things are taken care of, before start
- Find a buddy for the new employee, who can help smoothen the start of the stay
- Include or forward relevant emails from the Department or team to the new employee
- Remember that there may be cultural differences between the Danish employees and the new international employee.
In some cultures, it is very important that the manager him-/herself acknowledge their work and effort in person. It will also ensure the new employee feels more certain about that he/she has made the right choice about their future and employment at SDU. - Consider setting up a meeting between the new employee and ISO’s adviser regarding the preparations before the arrival in Denmark. You can contact ISO at: iso@sdu.dk
- Sign up the new employee for the next coming Introduction Day.
- In case the new employee has an accompanying spouse/partner, you can contact ISO’s social advisor, Annika Jarl at: jarl@sdu.dk
After the new employee arrives:
- Arrange a breakfast, where the employee can get an introduction to the team
- Arrange a meeting a with the staff representative and working environment representative and the Head of the Department
Find more information on SDUnet here.