MEMORANDUM
To: Dr. Erika Paterson, English 301 99A Instructor
From: Jen Deluz, English 301 99A Student
Date: November 13, 2020
Subject: Progress Report on Effectively Onboarding New Employees Remotely at Speakbox Formal Report
As requested, please kindly find the completed progress report on effectively onboarding new employees remotely at Speakbox below. In addition, the attached document will outline the prepared interview and survey questions.
Intended Audience
- Aidan Scott, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
- Valentin Prugnaud, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer
- Benjamin George, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer
- Current and potential new employees
Purpose
- Evaluate the current onboarding process at Speakbox
- Determine the obstacles of onboarding remote employees
- Identify possible improvements according to feedback and data collected
- Propose a refined onboarding process to co-founders
Research Plan
Identify the Problem
- What obstacles are current employees facing while working remotely?
- Will it be beneficial to develop a unique onboarding plan for each new hire according to personalities?
- What are the approximate costs for implementing suggestions, such as communication tools or team bonding activities?
Primary Data Sources
- Survey respondents: Speakbox employees
- Interviewees: Speakbox co-founders and employees
Secondary Data Sources
- Publications on remote onboarding strategies
- Studies on the state of remote work
Writing Schedule
Nov 15th: Conduct secondary research
Nov 16th: Begin interviews and surveys
Nov 21st: Begin formal report draft to include results of primary and secondary research
Nov 28th: Revise formal report draft
Dec 1st: Post formal report draft on team forum
Dec 11th: Revise formal report based on peer review
Dec 16th: Finalize formal report
Dec 17th: Post final formal report on team forum
Please let me know if you have any questions or require any further information. I look forward to conducting my primary research after receiving your approval.
Enclosure: 301 Jen Deluz Interview and Survey Questions
Hello Jen,
Thank you for posting – this is excellent! You are good to proceed with your surveys. Enjoy, and I look forward to learning more.