- 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
- 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.
