New employee tasks
Pre-Onboarding Tasks
First Day Activities
- Greet the new employee warmly.
- Introduce them to each team member.
- Share each member's role briefly.
- Encourage team members to share insights.
- Create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.
- Start at the entrance and reception area.
- Show key areas: restrooms, break room, and conference rooms.
- Highlight emergency exits and safety protocols.
- Introduce important facilities like IT and HR.
- End the tour at the new employee's workspace.
- Outline daily activities and meetings.
- Highlight training sessions and orientations.
- Explain the purpose of each agenda item.
- Share who will lead or facilitate sessions.
- Encourage questions about the weekly plan.
- Discuss the company's mission statement.
- Explain core values and their importance.
- Share anecdotes that exemplify the culture.
- Encourage new employee to embrace these values.
- Provide resources for further reading.
- Present the mission and vision statements.
- Explain how goals align with the mission.
- Share recent achievements related to these goals.
- Encourage the new employee to contribute.
- Discuss the role's alignment with company objectives.
- Identify departments relevant to the new role.
- Arrange brief introductions with department heads.
- Explain how departments collaborate.
- Provide context on stakeholder relationships.
- Encourage networking with these individuals.
- Choose a date and time for the gathering.
- Select a casual location for comfort.
- Invite all team members and confirm attendance.
- Encourage informal conversation.
- Provide an agenda for the meeting if needed.
- Provide a copy of the handbook.
- Highlight key policies: attendance, dress code, and conduct.
- Discuss the importance of compliance.
- Encourage questions for clarification.
- Remind the employee to read it thoroughly.
- Identify key tools and software relevant to the job.
- Provide a brief overview of each tool's purpose.
- Share access and login information.
- Arrange for training on complex tools.
- Encourage exploration of features.
- Summarize key projects the team is working on.
- Discuss deadlines and expected outcomes.
- Explain how the new employee can contribute.
- Provide access to project documentation.
- Encourage questions about project specifics.
- Outline key responsibilities and tasks.
- Discuss performance metrics and evaluation criteria.
- Set short-term and long-term goals.
- Encourage open communication about progress.
- Schedule regular check-ins to assess goals.
- Identify a suitable time for both parties.
- Prepare a list of topics to discuss.
- Encourage the new employee to share concerns.
- Ensure the manager is informed about the meeting.
- Follow up post-meeting for any clarifications.
- Create an open and approachable environment.
- Reassure them that questions are welcome.
- Ask for their feedback on orientation activities.
- Remind them you are available for support.
- Encourage them to voice any concerns.
- Choose an experienced team member as the buddy.
- Introduce the buddy to the new employee.
- Outline the buddy's role and expectations.
- Encourage regular check-ins between the two.
- Provide resources for the buddy to assist.
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