GitLab's proven strategies for rapid and effective engineer onboarding
This comprehensive guide from GitLab reveals field-tested strategies for accelerating engineer onboarding while ensuring long-term success. The article emphasizes starting before day one, implementing a buddy system, and using pairing to build psychological safety and professional relationships. Engineering leaders will learn how to help new hires ship production code within their first week, establish continuous feedback loops, and create personalized onboarding experiences that reduce time to productivity while fostering quick team integration.
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