Remote Employee Onboarding Checklist

Onboard remote hires without them feeling lost.

Checklist steps

  1. Ship equipment early

    Confirm delivery before the start date.

  2. Send the digital welcome pack

    Org chart, tools list, first-week calendar.

  3. Pre-create all accounts

    Test each login before day one.

  4. Book virtual introductions

    Manager, buddy, team and key stakeholders.

  5. Point them at documentation

    Handbook, SOPs and where to ask questions.

  6. Set async expectations

    Working hours, response times and meeting norms.

  7. Schedule 7, 30 and 90 day check-ins

    Book them all on day one.

Frequently asked questions

How long does this take?

Around 180 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.