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New hire onboarding checklist
A practical, step-by-step checklist for the weeks before and after a new employee joins - so day one is smooth and nothing is forgotten.
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Onboarding
New joiner orientation session
A welcome session that explains the company, the culture, key policies, and who to ask for what - in a friendly, interactive format.
- Audience
- New joiners
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Format
- Presentation, Q&A, office tour
- Led by
- HR with a leader guest
Sample agenda
- 110 min: welcome from a leader and the story of the company.
- 220 min: culture and values with real examples.
- 325 min: policies in plain language - attendance, leave, conduct, safety, grievance.
- 415 min: tools and systems walkthrough, including the employee portal.
- 520 min: Q&A and an office tour or team introductions.
Benefits
- New joiners become confident and productive faster.
- Reduces early confusion about policies, tools, and people.
- Builds a sense of belonging from the first week.
- Improves retention by giving a good first impression.
What learners take away
- Where to find policies, payslips, and leave balances.
- Who to approach for what, and how to raise a concern.
- A sense of belonging on day one.
Make it better
- Keep slides short and use stories and screenshots.
- Pair each new joiner with a buddy at the end.
- Send a one-page summary afterwards.
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