Company Letterhead
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
Employee Information
Employee Name: {{employee_name}}
Position: {{position}}
Department: {{department}}
Start Date: {{start_date}}
Employee ID: {{employee_id}}
Pre-boarding (Before Start Date)
1. Send welcome letter and onboarding pack (company overview, key policies): [ ] Date: {{date_sent_welcome_pack}}
2. Set up email account and network access: [ ] Date: {{date_email_setup}}
3. Prepare workstation (desk, computer, phone, stationery): [ ] Date: {{date_workstation_prep}}
4. Inform team of new starter and introduce virtually if possible: [ ] Date: {{date_team_informed}}
5. Schedule first day/week agenda: [ ] Date: {{date_agenda_scheduled}}
First Day Checklist
1. Welcome and introductions to team and immediate manager: [ ] Time: {{time_introductions}}
2. Office tour and essential facilities (restrooms, breakroom, emergency exits): [ ] Time: {{time_office_tour}}
3. Review job description and initial expectations: [ ] Time: {{time_jd_review}}
4. Provide necessary equipment and access cards/keys: [ ] Time: {{time_equipment_provided}}
5. Setup payroll and benefits information (e.g., bank details, medical aid forms): [ ] Completed: [ ] Date: {{date_payroll_setup}}
First Week Checklist
1. HR Induction (company policies, code of conduct, leave procedures): [ ] Date: {{date_hr_induction}}
2. Health and Safety briefing: [ ] Date: {{date_h_and_s_briefing}}
3. IT orientation (system logins, software, security protocols): [ ] Date: {{date_it_orientation}}
4. Assign a mentor/buddy (if applicable): [ ] Mentor Name: {{mentor_name}} Date: {{date_mentor_assigned}}
5. Initial training and task assignment: [ ] Date: {{date_initial_training}}
First Month Checklist
1. Follow-up meeting with manager to discuss progress and address questions: [ ] Date: {{date_first_month_review}}
2. Review and sign off on all relevant company policies: [ ] Date: {{date_policies_signed}}
3. Professional development planning and goal setting: [ ] Date: {{date_goal_setting}}
4. Opportunity for feedback from the new employee: [ ] Date: {{date_employee_feedback}}
Resources and Contacts
HR Department Contact: {{hr_contact_name}} - {{hr_contact_email}}
IT Support Contact: {{it_contact_name}} - {{it_contact_email}}
Manager: {{manager_name}} - {{manager_email}}
Emergency Contact Information: {{emergency_contact_info}}
Acknowledgement
I, {{employee_name}}, acknowledge that I have received, understood, and completed the items on this New Employee Onboarding Checklist to the best of my ability and acknowledge receipt of all company-related information and equipment where indicated.
Employee Signature: _________________________ Date: {{acknowledgement_date}}
Manager Name: {{manager_name}}
Manager Signature: _________________________ Date: {{manager_signature_date}}
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