New Employee Checklist

New Employee Onboarding Checklist

Give every new hire a confident start

A smooth first day is only the beginning. Use this practical checklist to guide onboarding from pre-start preparations through the first 90 days, helping new employees feel welcomed, supported and clear about what comes next.

Inside the checklist

• Before day one: Prepare paperwork, equipment, system access and a first-week schedule.

• Day one: Welcome the new employee, introduce the team and cover essential workplace information.

• Week one: Clarify responsibilities, expectations and role-specific training.

• First 30, 60 and 90 days: Check progress, offer feedback, address challenges and plan development.

• Success indicators: See whether your new employee has the tools, connections and confidence to move forward.

A useful guide for managers and people teams

Whether you’re onboarding your next hire or improving your current process, this checklist helps make the important steps easier to remember and follow through.