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People Manager Approvals

  1. Managing and approving: . Our culture is high trust and results-focused. We want people to take time away to relax, think and come back energized and willing to bring their best self to work. As a people manager, it is important to consistently iterate and define what means for your team. All time-off requests should be recorded in Rippling.

  2. Location change requests: Staff agreements are conditioned upon the country/region of residence noted in a staff member's contract. Location change requests should be discussed with and your MLT member prior to providing written approval. Staff must receive written approval from the Company prior to a country/region relocation.

  3. Contract approvals: To engage with a new external partner/vendor/customer or to update terms, the should . Upon budget approval, please follow the appropriate process to set up a contract:

  4. Accounting and Finance Approvals:

    • Staff expense reimbursement: Managers will need to approve their team's . Any expense reimbursement questions should be routed to the .

    • Placeholder - invoices

  5. Headcount and Offer Approvals: (MLT-specific). . MLT and Directors should also reference the to review approved open requisitions.

People Manager Responsibilities - People Programs

Hiring

Hiring Managers are responsible for identifying when a role is needed, creating an if headcount is not approved, and aligning all key stakeholders, including the interview panel, on the (ICP). This alignment includes panel focus areas ahead of, and as needed during, the interview processes.

Hiring Manager resources

  • includes a list of all Hiring Manager responsibilities, as well as step-by-step instructions. Reach out to your Recruiter or the channel with questions.

  • handbook page includes general process overview, from through to the .

Onboarding

We strive to provide a smooth onboarding experience that enables new hires into a safe and compliant working environment with a strong sense of belonging. Managers should familiarize themselves with onboarding in order to appropriately fill in any gaps for their new staff member. New staff members will have an Onboarding Checklist of activities to complete and join during their first 90 days.

We will continue to iterate and add activities to the Onboarding Program. Managers should review these responsibilities ahead of every new hire joining Mattermost.

Pre-day one

Week one

  • Review list of key internal partners the new staff member will work with and who the new staff member should set up meetings with during their first month or two.

  • Mattermost channels: Ensure your team member is added to appropriate channels based on team and role.

  • Team cadences: Review specific team cadences, operating norms and relevant playbooks.

Month one

  • Align on role responsibilities and expectations.

Month two

Month three

  • Deliver New Colleague Feedback.

People Manager's role in performance management

  • Performance Feedback: Communicating explicitly is key in managing remote staff and teams and feedback is one of the most important tools a Manager has to set individuals and teams up for success.

Complete the .

Complete the prior to your new staff member's start date. Managers play a large role in setting their new direct report up for success and making them feel welcome by setting clear expectations and preparing the team and internal stakeholders for how they can help new colleagues integrate and connect organizationally and culturally.

Onboarding Objectives: Clarify the areas and projects your new team member should focus on in their first 90 days. Use the that you completed when you opened the role.

AOR clarity: Identify AORs that are relevant for your new hire, and indicate any AORs that your new hire will or act as backup DRI. As needed, clarify AOR transitions with internal stakholders ahead of your new hire's start date. See Include the .

Assign an Onboarding Peer: The Onboarding Peer or peers should be an individual or group of people that can help answer questions about the team, department and Mattermost. In many ways, an Onboarding Peer may be an for specific AORs. Managers should ask permission of a potential Onboarding Peer prior to assignment.

Introduce our new staff member in the using #newcolleague. Note: all new hires are asked to complete a short bio and share with their Managers. Managers should include this bio in the welcome message.

Review Team . This is also a good time to review the new hire's AOR and onboarding expectations.

Review Company and Team .

New team members are invited to introduce themselves at during their second week. If they're not comfortable doing their own introduction, Managers will do so on their behalf.

, assess potential blindspots and ask for feedback.

90-day New Colleague Feedback: Managers are notified to kick off the on their new staff member's 65th day. The feedback will include a summary of the new staff member's responsibilities during the first 90 days. Managers should communicate these responsibilities to the new staff member during their first week.

Performance Reviews: Managers will be invited to a ahead of writing a Performance Evaluation. Managers will need to read the of High Output Management ahead of the Session. The book is also a part of the recommended for new Managers. It's suggested to read the book during onboarding or upon becoming a Mnager at Mattermost.

Managers should address and in a timely manner to ensure expectations are aligned and to maintain asynchronous communication.

can help provide coaching and feedback on how to approach performance issues.

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