Before your new hire’s first day
To save time on training and ensure new hires are well-prepared for their new job, complete the following tasks before their start date:
- Send an agenda for the first day: Provide a clear outline of what new hires can expect on their first day, including any scheduled 1:1 meetings, demonstrations, or training sessions that are relevant to their role.
- Share manuals and instructions for setting up corporate accounts: Provide detailed guidance on how to set up necessary corporate accounts, such as company email or other relevant systems.
- Provide a digital copy of the employee handbook: Give new hires access to your employee handbook, allowing them to review it beforehand and come prepared with any questions they may have.
By taking care of these tasks in advance, you can streamline the onboarding process and empower new hires to hit the ground running.
Month 1
🗓️ Week 9-12:
📆 Days 46-60:
- Conduct a mid-point performance review to evaluate progress.
- Discuss achievements, areas for improvement, and goals.
- Provide additional training or resources to address any identified gaps.
- Encourage the new hire to seek feedback from colleagues and learn from their experiences.
📆 Days 61-75:
- Assign a challenging project or task to stretch the new hire’s skills.
- Encourage independent problem-solving and decision-making.
- Foster a sense of ownership and accountability in their work.
- Recognize and celebrate milestones and achievements.
📆 Days 76-90:
- Conduct a final performance review and provide feedback.
- Set new goals for the next phase of their development.
- Offer ongoing support and resources for continued growth.
- Acknowledge the new hire’s successful completion of the onboarding program.
Month 2
🗓️ Week 5-8:
📆 Days 21-30:
- Assign projects that require collaboration with different teams.
- Provide guidance and support throughout the project.
- Encourage the new hire to contribute ideas and suggestions.
- Schedule regular check-ins to review progress and provide feedback.
📆 Days 31-45:
- Support the manager in implementing process improvements or changes.
- Offer exposure to different aspects of the organization’s operations.
- Provide opportunities to work on special projects or initiatives.
- Encourage the new hire to explore areas of interest within the organization.
- Discuss potential career paths and growth opportunities.
Month 3
🗓️ Week 5-8:
📆 Days 21-30:
- Assign projects that require collaboration with different teams.
- Provide guidance and support throughout the project.
- Encourage the new hire to contribute ideas and suggestions.
- Schedule regular check-ins to review progress and provide feedback.
📆 Days 31-45:
- Support the manager in implementing process improvements or changes.
- Offer exposure to different aspects of the organization’s operations.
- Provide opportunities to work on special projects or initiatives.
- Encourage the new hire to explore areas of interest within the organization.
- Discuss potential career paths and growth opportunities.