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Employee onboarding checklist generator

A great hire deserves a great start. Pick a department and level to generate a customized new-hire checklist — before day one, day one, first week, and first 90 days. Free, printable, no sign-up.

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Onboarding plan
Alex Rivera · Senior Software Engineer
Engineering · Senior

Before day one

Day one

First week

First 30 / 60 / 90 days

How to run calm, useful onboarding

Before day one

The best day one starts a week earlier. Send the welcome packet, ship the laptop, and get accounts provisioned before your new hire walks in. Nothing kills momentum faster than a stalled IT ticket.

Day one is warm, not overwhelming

Aim for connection over volume. A coffee with the manager, intros to the team, and a lunch with a buddy beat five hours of policy training.

Ship something small in week one

Confidence compounds. A tiny PR, a small deck, or one owned ticket in week one teaches your tools, your review culture, and your definition of done all at once.

30 / 60 / 90 days

By day 30 they own something small. By day 60 they lead a ritual. By day 90 they're delivering independently — and you're gathering feedback to improve the next new hire's experience.

Frequently asked questions

What should an employee onboarding checklist include?

Cover three horizons: before day one (paperwork, hardware, accounts), the first week (intros, tools, shadowing), and the first 90 days (goals, feedback, ownership). Tailor items by department and level of seniority.

How long should onboarding last?

Most teams run a structured 30/60/90-day plan. Day 1 is welcome and setup, week 1 is orientation and shadowing, month 1 is small owned work, and by day 90 the new hire should be independently contributing.

Is this onboarding checklist free?

Yes — completely free, no sign-up required. Print it, download it, or copy it into your favorite doc.

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