One of the first things you should do
as a new hire
is do a walkaround.
You go from desk to desk,
introducing yourself
to as many people as you can.
Ideally you’re accompanied by your manager
or some other person
but if no one offers,
you should do it yourself.
Why?
Because clerks, managers, the guy in the mail room,
they all will contribute to your success
at the company.
Actually the guy in the mailroom,
along with the employee at main reception,
are some of the FIRST people you should meet.
If they don’t remember you work there
(and putting a name to the face
helps people to remember),
you’re not getting your mail OR your calls.
Do the walkaround.
It doesn’t matter if,
after meeting a thousand people,
you don’t remember THEIR names,
as long as they remember yours.