How to Manage Onboarding Remotely

With new work from home instructions issued by the government many managers will be faced with the prospect of onboarding new members of staff remotely. 

This checklist is designed to help managers when onboarding staff who start a new position working from home.

• Before the new starters start date ensure any work equipment they will need is sent to them this could include mobile phones and IT equipment and they have instructions to set up the equipment.
• Check that all new starter details have been processed including right to work checks, qualification checks and their details are registered with payroll.
• Make sure that the new starter will have access to the Company's systems from the first day of employment.
• In the weeks leading up to the start date keep in contact to deal with any questions or queries.
• Issue any other information that may be helpful such as contact lists, Company information and department information, these can be given as part of a welcome pack.
• Issue an itinerary for the first few days of employment to include any meetings or scheduled on-line training and events.
• Arrange a meeting between the new starter and their line manager as soon as possible on the first day to answer any queries and allocate tasks.
• Arrange a virtual team meeting for the new starter with their immediate work colleagues.
• Contact the new starter at the end of their first day to gain some feedback and deal with any further questions.
• Throughout the first week arrange one to one meetings daily with the new starter and ensure they have at least two work colleagues they can contact for assistance.