Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Onboarding Focus
| Topic | Action |
|---|---|
Hardware & Access
|
Ship gear and share VPN/SSO credentials before day one. |
Docs & Expectations
|
Point to the org handbook, OKRs, and sprint rituals. |
People & Culture
|
Pair them with buddies across engineering, product, and ops. |
Async Tools
|
Walk through docs, ticket systems, and loggers so they know where to contribute. |
Practical Steps
create_zoom_meeting('Welcome Sync')
Host a casual kickoff with the team.
assign mentor@company.com
Pair with a go-to person for questions.
share notion.com/onboarding
Send the living doc with key links.
set status to 'In Training' for first week
Manage expectations across stakeholders.
Summary
Blend equipment, documentation, and personal connections, and keep async channels open so remote hires feel supported.
💡 Pro Tip:
Schedule bite-sized syncs during the first two weeks plus async office hours to prevent isolation.