It can sometimes be easy to see why some people feel excluded from things just because they weren’t part of a group/team when it first started. Here’s some examples I’ve been made aware of recently:
The person never got their own personal folder/documents as they were just given the those that still had the name of their predecessor on it.- The person had not been made aware of events that have already taken place or are planned in the future because they weren’t there when the group was initiated, so always feel as though they are “in the dark”.
Is it a rotten way to be treated, or, is it simply someone over reacting to their current situation?
Personally, I think it inconsiderate of the person’s leader/manager to continually expect them to be ok about having to use items that still refer to the person who previously had their role. I also think it is bad practice not to ensure everyone in your group is not up-to-speed on what’s happening, as isn’t it only courtesy to keep your members informed of what’s happening?
Let’s make people feel part of our groups/teams by making sure we do all we can not to make them feel excluded or unwanted, as every group or team member has a part to play.
The Distinct Dot 
I don’t get wot your saying – why didn’t the people your talkin bout just change the name on the documents and ask bout the events that happened?
Not always down to managers to pass on information employees have to take some responsibilities too
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It can be daunting enough joining an established group without the added pressure of having to “fit into someone else’s shoes”, so I definitely think it’s down to both the leader and the other team members to work extra hard to try and make to new starts feel welcome and needed.
Giving someone documents/folders with someone else’s name on them is like saying, this is who we “wish” you were, and that’s completely unfair on the new start. Also expecting someone to be able to understand the current situations and plan for future, means you have to give them all the background to how the group got to the current situation.
So for me it’s about the group leader and team working together to help the new start, not keep their heads down and hope the new start works it all out themselves!
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