When onboarding a new hire, there are numerous tasks that need to be done.  To make sure nothing is forgotten, it’s smart to prepare a basic checklist.  Below is a list of things that should be done in preparation for a new employee: Before the new hire’s first day:

• Set-up the new hire’s office/desk
• Gather necessary software/hardware for the new hire
• Set-up an email address for the new hire (and add it to the company database)
• Set-up a phone/voicemail for the new hire
• Set-up a time-sheet for the new hire
• Prepare parking permit paperwork (if applicable) for the new hire
• Schedule employee photo (for badge) for the new hire
• Gather benefits & payroll paperwork for the new hire
• Have the hiring manager and/or team leader email the new hire to welcome him/her
• Identify an appropriate employee to be the new hire’s coach/mentor

During the new hire’s orientation:

• Make sure the new hire understand his/her benefits
• Make sure the new hire understands what is expected of him/her
• Answer any of the new hire’s questions regarding the position
• Make sure the new hire knows how to use the basic tools to do his/her job successfully
• Give the new hire a tour of his/her office and building (introducing to team members and other staff)
• Make sure the new hire has signed all the required paperwork to begin working
• Arrange for the hiring manager and/or team leader to meet with the new hire after orientation

---

If you would like further information or you have any questions about this blog, you can email me at pjweiland@actioncoach.com or call 847-739-3079.