The First Day

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  Goal: Ensure your new hire feels welcomed and comfortable, and has a strong agenda for the day. 

  • Greet and show them workspace 
  • Show them where to put personal items (coat, lunch, etc.) 
  • Meet coworkers who are in office 
  • Go over agenda for the day/week 
  • Tour of facility/office. Things to include on your tour could be: 
    • Their workspace 
    • Supervisor workspace 
    • Restrooms/drinking fountain 
    • Supply room 
    • Printers 
    • Lunch/break room 
  • Have IT liaison help new hire log in/get access to their work computer if this has not already occurred. 
  • 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. 
  • Have your first meeting with your new hire. Things to discuss in your first 1:1 include: 
    • Parking and transportation 
    • Establishing expectations 
    • Work hours/schedule/lunch 
    • Asking for time off (sick/vacation) 
    • Best way(s) to communicate with you/the team 
    • Dress code 
    • Workplace norms/behaviors 
    • In-person vs. virtual meetings expectations 
  • Provide building/office keys if applicable. Have a team member walk them to Access Services if they need to pick them up.