What is an Employee Onboarding Checklist
An employee onboarding checklist is a list of tasks and steps that the employer and the new employee must complete when starting a new job. It helps ensure that the onboarding process goes smoothly and includes administrative, technical, and organizational steps.
Example of an employee onboarding checklist
1. Before the employee starts
- Signing the employment contract and other documents (e.g., health and safety, GDPR)
- Informing teams about the new colleague
- Preparing the workplace (desk, chair, computer)
- Ensuring access to company systems (email, software, cards, keys)
- Planning the first day and training
2. Employee's first day
- Welcome and introduction to the team
- Handing over work equipment (laptop, mobile, keys, access cards)
- Familiarization with company culture, rules, and policies
- Initial training (health and safety, fire protection, internal processes)
- Setting up company email and accounts
3. First week and month
- Training in work tasks
- Familiarization with key contacts and departments
- Ongoing feedback and support from the supervisor
- Checking the completion of all administrative steps
- First evaluation meeting (after 30 days)
In Aptien, this process can be managed using a list of activities for employees, where all steps are recorded, responsibilities are assigned, and progress is tracked.
