Having a system in place to orient new employees does several important things for your business. First, it ensures each employee hears the important information and completes all the necessary forms. This saves you from problems down the road when an important form is missing or some important policy does not get communicated. Second, having a system in place saves you from having to reinvent the wheel each time a new employee comes onboard—a checklist will save you time and give your business a professional, organized feel. Finally, in the event that you are unable to do the orientation yourself, having a system in place will help someone else step into your shoes and get the job done.
This Sample Checklist for New Employee Orientation provides an outline for you to develop an onboarding process that covers the topics unique to your operation.