Remote Employee Onboarding Checklist

Pre-Onboarding

• Send offer letter and contract
• Collect necessary personal and tax information
• Arrange and ship equipment (laptop, accessories, etc.)
• Set up accounts for required software/tools
• Notify existing team of new hire

First Day

• Send welcome email
• Confirm equipment is received and working
• Schedule onboarding video call
• IT orientation and security guidelines
• Virtual introduction to team members

First Week

• Review company policies and employee handbook
• Introductory meeting about current projects
• Participate in training sessions
• Assign a mentor or onboarding buddy

First Month

• Set short-term goals and expectations
• Schedule regular check-ins with manager
• Collect feedback on onboarding experience
• Continue role-specific training

Other Notes