Highlights from HR Bootcamp: Here’s what you need on your new hire checklist
Business is booming, and you are ready to hire employees. This monumental milestone is a time to celebrate, but it also opens the door to a completely different mindset. What does it take to operationalize a new employee process and workflow? Startup Alleghenies teamed up with a Human Resources expert to guide you through the ins and outs of new employees—from the handbook and policies to orientation and common mistakes. Be on the lookout for expert articles featuring key takeaways from the 90–120-minute Bootcamp sessions. Check out Startup Alleghenies for the full videos.
Having a workflow and process in place will ensure that no steps are missed and that your employee starts on the right foot. Human Resource (HR) expert Brooke Contacos shares new hire checklists to help navigate onboarding a new employee.
New hire checklist- HR
- Resume received
- Application form completed
- References checked
- Drug test completed
- Background check completed
- Written job offer accepted
- Pre-placement physical passed
- Start date confirmed
- New hire announcement written
- New hire orientation scheduled
- New hire paperwork packet prepared
- Buddy assigned
New hire checklist- Administrative Services
- Office/workspace assigned
- Office/workspace furniture ordered
- Basic office supplies ordered
- Phone/extension assigned
- Keys for office/building assigned
- Name badge created
- Cell phone assigned
- Business cards ordered
New hire checklist- IT
- Computer/Laptop assigned
- Necessary software installed
- Monitor, keyboard and mouse assigned
- Printer/fax/copier access created
- Network access/passwords created
- Email account created
Your company may only need some items on these lists, but this will serve as a starting point to get you thinking about what a new team member will need when they start.
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