The First Day
Ìý Goal: Ensure your new hire feels welcomed and comfortable, and has a strong agenda for the day.Ìý
- Greet and show them workspaceÌý
- Show them where to put personal items (coat, lunch, etc.)Ìý
- Meet coworkers who are in officeÌý
- Go over agenda for the day/weekÌý
- Tour of facility/office. Things to include on your tour could be:Ìý
- Their workspaceÌý
- Supervisor workspaceÌý
- Restrooms/drinking fountainÌý
- Supply roomÌý
- PrintersÌý
- Lunch/break roomÌý
- Have IT liaison help new hire log in/get access to their work computer if this has not already occurred.Ìý
- Set aside time to ensure an understanding of the technology/platforms your team uses and add them to necessary shared folders: Zoom, Teams, SharePoint, etc.Ìý
- Have your first meeting with your new hire. Things to discuss in your first 1:1 include:Ìý
- Parking and transportationÌý
- Establishing expectationsÌý
- Work hours/schedule/lunchÌý
- Asking for time off (sick/vacation)Ìý
- Best way(s) to communicate with you/the teamÌý
- Dress codeÌý
- Workplace norms/behaviorsÌý
- In-person vs. virtual meetings expectationsÌý
- Provide building/office keys if applicable. Have a team member walk them to Access Services if they need to pick them up.Ìý