Recruitment Checklist for Staff Orientation

Recruitment Checklist for Staff Orientation

Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]

Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

Date: [DATE]

1. Pre-Orientation Preparation

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Schedule orientation date and time	Yes No
Send orientation invitation with agenda to new hires.	Yes No
Prepare orientation materials (handbooks, policies, benefits info)	Yes No
Arrange necessary equipment (computers, phones, access cards)	Yes No
Set up new hire’s workspace.	Yes No
Coordinate IT setup (email, system access, software installation)	Yes No
Notify team members of the new hire’s start date.	Yes No
Assign a mentor or buddy to each new hire.	Yes No
Prepare onboarding and training schedules.	Yes No

2. Welcome and Introduction

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Greet new hires upon arrival	Yes No
Provide a tour of the workplace.	Yes No
Introduce new hires to their team and key colleagues.	Yes No
Explain company culture, values, and mission.	Yes No
Review the agenda and goals for the orientation session.	Yes No

3. Policies and Procedures Overview

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Distribute employee handbook and review key policies	Yes No
Explain attendance, time-off, and sick leave policies.	Yes No
Review workplace safety protocols and emergency procedures.	Yes No
Go over the code of conduct, dress code, and workplace behavior.	Yes No
Discuss data privacy and cybersecurity policies.	Yes No

4. Benefits and Compensation Overview

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Explain payroll procedures and salary payment schedule	Yes No
Review benefits package (health, dental, retirement, etc.)	Yes No
Provide information on employee assistance programs.	Yes No
Discuss the performance review process and promotion opportunities.	Yes No
Outline professional development and training programs available.	Yes No

5. Follow-Up Actions and Check-In

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Schedule a one-week check-in with new hires to address questions	Yes No
Conduct a 30-day follow-up to assess onboarding progress.	Yes No
Obtain feedback from new hires about the orientation process.	Yes No
Review and address any outstanding training or system access needs.	Yes No
Ensure continuous support from the assigned mentor or buddy.	Yes No

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