A remote onboarding checklist
We've already shared our Remote onboarding tips for staying human, so check that out if you haven't read it yet, but here's just a simple checklist you can use to make sure you're being thoughtful and empathetic as you onboard remote new hires at your company.
Before they start
☐ Congrats email
☐ Fun facts survey questionnaire
☐ Ship new hire package (laptop, swag, favorite candy)
☐ Remind teammates to send welcome messages
Around their first day
☐ Assign onboarding buddy, schedule one-on-one call
☐ Schedule daily check-ins with manager for the first week
☐ First day email
☐ Schedule first day team lunch call
☐ Schedule one-on-one calls with teammates
On their first day
☐ Email & Slack messages introducing new hire to team
☐ Orientation sessions with company leaders
☐ Share remote working tips and best practices
☐ Fun async games on Slack (like two truths & a lie)
☐ First day recap email and slack messages
First week
☐ Virtual happy hour (early enough in the day to be within work hours)
☐ Brainstorm 30/60/90 day plan with manager