Day 1 @ Dastgyr: Let's Make It
Memorable
This guide will introduce you to each step before your first day, from signing your offer to settling in at your desk. Get ready to start your journey with Dastgyr!
Onboarding
Pre-arrival
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🧩 First Day Connects
1. 💬 PS Welcome Meeting
With: Laraib Adnan
Covers:
Our Value System
Operating DNA
Onboarding expectations
Introduction to Buddy & next steps
2. 👥 Line Manager Connect
Covers:
📎 Documents
Department walkthrough
Team intros
Role expectations (both ways)
Key deliverables & rituals
🤝 Buddy Program (14-Day Journey)
We know it can be overwhelming to settle in. Your Buddy is your cultural compass and go-to person.
🎯 Buddy Responsibilities
Be available for casual questions, help, and nudges
Enable cross-functional introductions over lunch/chai
Help navigate Slack, internal tools, and rituals
Introduce the new joiner to a senior teammate from every
department listed below
Ensure clarity on escalation paths and support
🧩 Who Can Be a Buddy?
From a different function
Proactive, helpful, and warm
Encouraged to volunteer (future incentives under review)
💡 Buddy Program Ends: Day 14
👥Fixed Department Connects (During Week 1–2)
Functions
People Strategy
Demand & Growth
Product
Engineering
Supply
Analytics
Experience
QC, Disputes & Claims
Branding & Marketing
Creative
Design
Investments & Strategy
Logistics & Experiments
Other
Laraib Adnan
Umair Shah
Mobeen Ahmed
Maaz Tariq
Ubaidullah Qadir
Haider Ali
Umme Hani
Daud Umar
Osama Khalid
Farwa Ali
Laiba Tanveer
Waleed Ahmar
Asad Javed
A monthly PS Connect is scheduled to check in with all new joiners.
📈 Success Evaluation Criteria (for PS, LM, and Buddies)
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📅 1-Month Check-In
Owner: PS Team
Discuss work routine & challenges
Explore personal/professional goals
Understand expectations from Dastgyr
Foster deeper alignment and retention
📎 Important Links
💬 Questions or Stuck?
Reach out to your Buddy or ping People Strategy directly.
We’re always here to make your experience better.
“Culture is not what you write down. It’s what you walk into every
morning.” – Anonymous