Employee Onboarding: The Complete Guide

Create an agenda for their first week.

Make sure their desk is properly set up.

Give them a warm welcome (gift, swag, etc).

Send them helpful links, guides, documents (ideally before they even start).

Make their first day special (make them feel comfortable).

Set goals and expectations from day one.

Check in frequently to ask for feedback.

Be patient. Good onboarding takes time.

Pair them up with a mentor.