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Something we’ve done is arrange an initial welcome with a team lunch or drinks after work, (if there’s no budget or the team has remote workers, this can be in house or over a Teams session, but the managers set the expectations in the diary for all to be present.
Assigning different buddies for the first few weeks for lunches and or in terms of desk bookings assigning people you want them to be next to supports. In addition to scheduling one on one meetings with key team members and stakeholders so they can start to develop relationships within the group.
Ultimately the hiring manager should support setting the tone and ensure all colleagues proactively reach out to the new colleague to offer support.
Ice breaker exercises in the first week, and /or sessions utilising Birkman Colors, where colleagues can talk about their personality types and ways of working also have been a great tool in supporting the team to integrate with each other and build relationships.
This has worked well for us in settling in new members into closely knit teams in the past and fosters positive relationship building and integration early on.
Hope this helps.
huiru
I think most people would be excited to join such a team. It's just important for the existing employees to make an effort to include the new person without them feeling like they are joining a party already in session.
I know joining a new team is nerve wracking. I can see why it would be intimidating for someone new to join a tight knit group. But if everyone seems friendly and welcoming, I bet it could be a relief to see how warm the community is.
Chief
Joining a close knit team can feel intimidating. Existing teams can help by being intentional, explaining unspoken norms, inviting the new person into conversations, and not assuming inclusion happens automatically.
Joining a team where everyone already clicks can feel intimidating... like walking into a friend group that’s had years of shared history. Existing teams can make it easier by being proactive: include the new hire in chats, ask for their input early, and create low‑pressure ways to share personal stories or interests.
My team has done a simple ‘team show‑and‑tell’ (hobbies, fun facts, weekend plans) and that was great. Something simple like that can help break the ice and help everyone connect as people, not just coworkers.