First Day Onboarding Checklist

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

Checklist steps

  1. Send the welcome pack the week before

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

  2. Prepare the desk and accounts

    Laptop, logins and tools ready before they arrive.

  3. Complete paperwork and right-to-work

    Contract signed, ID checked, payroll details captured.

  4. Run the workplace tour and safety brief

    Exits, first aid, facilities and security.

  5. Introduce the buddy

    Named person for questions in the first month.

  6. Walk through tools and access

    Email, chat, project tools and where documents live.

  7. Agree week-one goals

    Three clear outcomes and a check-in date.

Frequently asked questions

How long does this take?

Around 200 minutes end to end once the team knows the steps. Times per step are listed above.

Can I edit this checklist?

Yes. Save it to LemPlates and you can add, remove or reorder steps, assign owners and set due dates.

How often should this be run?

Run it every time the process happens and review the steps at least every six months.