Workshop · Belonging

New Employee Integration & Belonging

The first weeks decide whether a new hire feels they belong.

Help new hires feel welcomed, oriented and connected from their first weeks.

A woman welcoming a new colleague with a handshake beside the reception desk

Duration: 2 hours
Pillar: Valued
Mode of delivery: Online

About this workshop

This workshop helps new employees settle in and build connections quickly, and helps existing teams welcome them well. Participants learn what to expect in the early weeks, how to build relationships, and how to ask for what they need.

Learning outcomes

What new employees need in their first weeks
How to build working relationships
How to ask questions and seek feedback
How teams can welcome and include newcomers

Key actions

Introduce yourself and meet colleagues
Map who you need to know, and why
Practise asking for help
Plan your first 30 days

Your facilitator

Srestha
Mental Health Professional · EAP Counselling
Counselling & crisis intervention
Srestha is a dedicated and versatile mental health professional with an M.Sc. in Applied Psychology and training in counselling and crisis intervention.
Srestha
Mental Health Professional · EAP Counselling
- Counselling & crisis intervention
Srestha is a dedicated and versatile mental health professional with a B.A. (Honours) and an M.Sc. in Applied Psychology, bringing a strong academic foundation complemented by training in counselling and crisis intervention. Having undertaken specialised counselling training at the Indian Mental Health & Research Centre, Lucknow, and Fortis Healthcare, Kolkata, along with crisis intervention training at the Advanced Neuropsychiatry Institute, Kolkata, Srestha brings a well-rounded understanding of psychological support and emotional well-being.
With an empathetic, client-centred approach, Srestha supports individuals in navigating workplace stress, anxiety, emotional distress, interpersonal challenges, and personal concerns through EAP counselling. The therapeutic approach draws on supportive counselling, solution-focused interventions, and CBT-informed techniques to help individuals develop practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional resilience, and improve overall well-being. Srestha emphasises creating a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where employees feel heard, understood, and supported.
Areas of support
Workplace stress
Anxiety and emotional distress
Interpersonal challenges
Supportive counselling
Solution-focused interventions
CBT-informed techniques
Qualifications & training
B.A. (Honours)
M.Sc. in Applied Psychology
Counselling training, Indian Mental Health & Research Centre, Lucknow
Counselling training, Fortis Healthcare, Kolkata
Crisis intervention training, Advanced Neuropsychiatry Institute, Kolkata
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