{"id":91215,"date":"2023-01-24T22:35:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T20:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=91215"},"modified":"2024-06-06T13:39:49","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T11:39:49","slug":"employee-onboarding-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-onboarding-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Onboarding Checklist Essentials [Free Template]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding and recruiting talent requires a lot of time and resources. After all, your team is the most important asset to your company and it is crucial to have the right people in the right positions. However, it doesn\u2019t stop there. A good employee onboarding strategy is a good <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee retention strategy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And having a well-designed onboarding process and employee onboarding checklist is key to ensuring long-term success for the new talent that you\u2019ve worked so hard to find.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll take you through the stages of the onboarding process and the steps to complete at each point in time. From the pre-boarding process to performance reviews, this employee onboarding checklist will help to make sure your bases are covered when welcoming new team members. Additionally, we\u2019ll include some advice to help you enhance the process with tools, like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/employee-onboarding-and-offboarding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onboarding features in Factorial\u2019s software solution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"js-toc toc\">\n<p class=\"js-toc-title toc__title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<nav id=\"fac_toc_nav\" class=\"js-toc-nav toc__nav\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><ol class=\"toc__list toc__list--level-1\"><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-onboarding-checklist\/#pre-onboarding\" title=\"Pre-onboarding\" data-target-id=\"pre-onboarding\">Pre-onboarding<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-onboarding-checklist\/#first-day\" title=\"First day\" data-target-id=\"first-day\">First day<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-onboarding-checklist\/#one-week-check-in\" title=\"One week check-in\" data-target-id=\"one-week-check-in\">One week check-in<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-onboarding-checklist\/#one-month-and-beyond\" title=\"One month and beyond\" data-target-id=\"one-month-and-beyond\">One month and beyond<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-113586\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04150939\/ENG_Blog_banner_900x308_H_v1.0-5-1-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"onboarding demo\" width=\"801\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04150939\/ENG_Blog_banner_900x308_H_v1.0-5-1-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04150939\/ENG_Blog_banner_900x308_H_v1.0-5-1-768x263.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04150939\/ENG_Blog_banner_900x308_H_v1.0-5-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-onboarding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/welcome-a-new-employee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">welcoming new employees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on their first day, there are some preliminary tasks to take care of. The pre-onboarding or \u201cpreboarding\u201d phase starts before employees take their few first steps through the office door.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onboarding documents<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost, make sure that your paperwork is in order. If you are organizing documents manually, it can be time-consuming and chaotic. A better option would be to use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/document-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">document management system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to keep track of your employee <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/onboarding-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onboarding documents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and signatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These documents should include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A signed job acceptance letter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with details about the position, work conditions, hours, and compensation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A welcome letter to new employees. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This should include information about their first day, when they are expected to arrive (if the location is physical), and who they should meet with. Having a well-written welcome letter will help your new hire feel more confident about their first day and understand exactly what is expected from them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your company\u2019s employee handbook agreement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and acknowledgment form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Direct deposit forms.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tax documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as I-9 and W-2 forms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you\u2019ll want to <\/span><b>notify the rest of your team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about the new addition before their scheduled arrival date. That way, your team members have a little bit of background information about the employee and can easily relate to them as soon as they start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share company information (policies, benefits, etc)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, you should provide additional background information that the new employee might need before getting started. This can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A copy of your employee handbook<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a detailed guide to your company\u2019s policies and procedures. The first days are often chaotic. And it&#8217;s important to send this to new employees before they begin so that they have a few days to go through and familiarize themselves with important information and protocols.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If applicable, <\/span><b>remote working policies and home office setup.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let them know if your company provides employees with monthly coworking or technology stipends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Any additional information about company benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like health care plans and gym memberships.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, it\u2019s recommended to <\/span><b>set up user accounts and provide login credentials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the managers of new employees. It\u2019s common for new employees to feel overwhelmed on their first day, and having this information readily available will prevent frustration and headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First day<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first few days can reveal so much to new employees about your company culture, overall working environment, and working practices. You\u2019ll want to be sure that your new hires feel as comfortable as possible as they navigate their first day at the office.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onboarding session<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to meet new employees at the door to welcome them on their first day. During the employee onboarding session itself, you\u2019ll want to cover the following:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Introduce new team members to each other.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help new employees <\/span><b>access company email accounts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Slack accounts, clock-in, and employee dashboards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inform new employees of your company\u2019s internal communications practices.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let them know where they can see important announcements, and who to contact if they have any questions while getting set up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Highlight important company policies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regarding PTO, time off requests, lunch breaks, and working hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Show employees how to access benefits.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Provide new employees with a welcome kit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, computer, office equipment, and company gifts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office tour and introductions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great way to familiarize new employees with their workspace is by giving them <\/span><b>a tour of the office<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Be sure to point out where they can find:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The kitchen<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Break rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restrooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desk spaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designated parking areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your new hire is working remotely, you can adapt your employee onboarding checklist to their specific needs. Show new hires <\/span><b>how to find other team members&#8217; working hours <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>how to set up meetings virtually<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Even if they will not be working in a physical office location, simple information about communication protocols can help them feel more comfortable about communicating with their coworkers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An employee\u2019s first day is also when new employees should get to know their coworkers. Employees should be introduced to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managers\/supervisors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coworkers and team members within their department<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their mentor\/buddy (highly recommendable for new hires)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you\u2019ll want to give new employees keys and door codes, as well as share any additional info about accessing and leaving the office building.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentor program<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are numerous benefits to including a mentorship program in your employee onboarding checklist. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbescommunicationscouncil\/2022\/05\/19\/does-mentoring-still-matter-for-fortune-500-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a recent study by MentorcliQ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 84% of Fortune 500 companies and 100% of Fortune 50 companies consider mentorship programs an integral part of their employee learning and development strategies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what do mentors do exactly for new employees? Besides making for a more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/creative-new-employee-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creative employee onboarding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they provide employees with a support system in a new environment. Here\u2019s a quick rundown of some of the ways that mentors support new talent:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Introduce coworkers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a more relaxed social setting. For example, during lunch or after-work events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Answer any questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that new hires have and help them feel integrated into the company culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Provide additional training <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specific to their role or department.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/templates\/download-free-onboarding-checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-86626 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/18173009\/Onboarding-checklist-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"526\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/18173009\/Onboarding-checklist-NEW.jpg 526w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/18173009\/Onboarding-checklist-NEW-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/18173009\/Onboarding-checklist-NEW-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/18173009\/Onboarding-checklist-NEW-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/18173009\/Onboarding-checklist-NEW-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One week check-in<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After employees complete their first week on the job, it\u2019s time to <\/span><b>check in briefly and see how everything is going<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. During this time, you\u2019ll want to ask employees about their experience thus far and gather as much feedback as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather feedback<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the steps to improve your company\u2019s processes is never easy. And <\/span><b>without sufficient feedback, it\u2019s nearly impossible to know what is working and not working.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newly onboarded team members can provide exactly the sort of valuable feedback that your company needs.<\/span><b> They can see the company\u2019s processes from a fresh perspective<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and can give you critical insight into the way that your team works and the inefficient practices that should be improved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, asking new employees about the onboarding process itself can help you to make tremendous improvements to your team. A great way to do this is by creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/new-hire-onboarding-survey-questions\/\">new hire onboarding survey<\/a> for new team members to complete and encouraging new team members to offer suggestions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get additional insights, <\/span><b>consider measuring and tracking key <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/onboarding-metrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>onboarding metrics<\/b><\/a><b>, like satisfaction scores.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> From there, you can use tools like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/hr-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factorial\u2019s HR reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feature to make data-informed decisions. The idea is to use these insights to change your employee onboarding checklist and processes for the better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organize a team event<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although team-building events are not always part of employee onboarding checklists, <strong>they play<\/strong> <\/span><b>a crucial role in helping new employees develop rapport and trust with fellow employees. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which directly impacts overall employee satisfaction, workplace communication, and overall productivity levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommendable to have some sort of monthly team-building event per department. And when newcomers join your team, it\u2019s best to have them after the first week or so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s not to say that team building events need to be extremely elaborate or interrupt employee work-life balance. Instead, they should allow employees to get to know each other better, converse in a different environment, and with respect for employees\u2019 time away from work. Here are a few <\/span><b>ideas to get you started:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organized company lunches and coffee breaks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book or music club, in which employees can share their favorite music or reading material<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Icebreaker games at company-wide meetings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-113586\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04150939\/ENG_Blog_banner_900x308_H_v1.0-5-1-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"onboarding demo\" width=\"801\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04150939\/ENG_Blog_banner_900x308_H_v1.0-5-1-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04150939\/ENG_Blog_banner_900x308_H_v1.0-5-1-768x263.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04150939\/ENG_Blog_banner_900x308_H_v1.0-5-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One month and beyond<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After new employees have the chance to settle in, you will need to plan some additional check-ins to make sure that they don\u2019t have any problems over their first few months. Here&#8217;s what to include on your employee onboarding checklist to support your new hires long-term.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather feedback<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Employee feedback plays a crucial role in keeping tabs on satisfaction levels and potential obstacles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also, it allows new employees to voice any problems that they are facing, ask questions and share their opinions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve completed the first-week check-in, go ahead and schedule 30, 60, and 90-day check-ins as well, to make sure that employees feel confident with their roles and happy with their professional growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Managers also play a big role in listening and responding to employee feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After an employee&#8217;s first week or two, managers should plan on scheduling weekly one-on-one meetings with their new direct report.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these one-on-one sessions, employees should share their professional goals, achievements, and obstacles. During this time, managers should look for ways to help and support employee ambitions to the best of their ability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to these efforts, employees should complete regular climate surveys or satisfaction surveys on at least a quarterly basis. Ideally, you\u2019ll want to receive this kind of feedback automatically through an integrated platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That way, you can visualize employee feedback alongside performance reviews, allowing you to have a better understanding of individual profiles, strengths, and weaknesses.<\/span><b> Every member of your team is unique, and you\u2019ll want to make sure that the tools that you use allow you to centralize and cross-reference as much information as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check-in with manager<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from checking in with employees, it\u2019s equally important to<\/span><b> go to managers for regular status updates and insights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Managers should share information about how the employee feels in their one-on-one meetings and what kind of career development training opportunities would help support them better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these check-in meetings, the employee\u2019s performance should be discussed, as well as the way that performance reviews are conducted. Make sure that performance review questions accurately assess the employee\u2019s short and long-term goals and the progress that they are making to achieve them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating new team members doesn\u2019t stop after the first few weeks,<\/span><b> onboarding is about making sure that an employee\u2019s long-term growth is accounted for and encouraged.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-113586\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04150939\/ENG_Blog_banner_900x308_H_v1.0-5-1-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"onboarding demo\" width=\"801\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04150939\/ENG_Blog_banner_900x308_H_v1.0-5-1-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04150939\/ENG_Blog_banner_900x308_H_v1.0-5-1-768x263.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04150939\/ENG_Blog_banner_900x308_H_v1.0-5-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding and recruiting talent requires a lot of time and resources. After all, your team is the most important asset to your company and it is crucial to have the right people in the right positions. However, it doesn\u2019t stop there. A good employee onboarding strategy is a good employee retention strategy. 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