...without breaking eggs – that's the saying when you think of various experiences in the office. This section looks at some of them through the HR lens. What is there to say from science and practice? We talk to experts who share their insider knowledge and experiences.
Stefanie Goebel is Head of Human Resources at Octapharma Plasma GmbH in Langefeld. She remembers her start at the company very clearly: in addition to a warm welcome, there were also some concerns that made her wonder. What conclusion did she draw from this? After the end of the last “HR Excellence” certificate course from the ISM Academy, we got talking about it:
“When I started at my company about ten years ago, a colleague said relatively carelessly on my first day: “Don't be surprised - get on with it!”
That was the moment for me when I said: OK! What can I expect here? Am I even in the right place here? I want to pass this on to others: As a new starter, you shouldn't be discouraged by such comments. Conversely, long-established colleagues should consider what impression it makes on new colleagues when you are welcomed like that on your first day.”