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First Day Onboarding Checklist

Make day one organised so new starters feel confident by lunchtime.

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  1. Send the welcome pack the week before

    Start time, dress code, who to ask for, first-day plan.

    ~20 min

  2. Prepare the desk and accounts

    Laptop, logins and tools ready before they arrive.

    ~30 min

  3. Complete paperwork and right-to-work

    Contract signed, ID checked, payroll details captured.

    ~30 min

  4. Run the workplace tour and safety brief

    Exits, first aid, facilities and security.

    ~30 min

  5. Introduce the buddy

    Named person for questions in the first month.

    ~15 min

  6. Walk through tools and access

    Email, chat, project tools and where documents live.

    ~45 min

  7. Agree week-one goals

    Three clear outcomes and a check-in date.

    ~30 min

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