5 Must-Do’s for Employee Onboarding

http://blog.hr360.com/hr-blog/5-must-... Video Highlights: 00:45 No matter what size your company is, a formal orientation is the best way to welcome new employees and introduce them to your organization. Orientation can range from a few hours to several days, depending on the amount of information to cover and the complexity of the position. 01:40 Orientation is the best time to complete and collect certain paperwork, such as the federal Form I-9, which verifies eligibility for employment. Employees must complete Form I-9 no later than their first day of work for pay. 02:12 Broadly review your company policies regarding attendance and leave, employee conduct, and safety and security. Cover expected hours of work as well as absenteeism, meal and break periods, and time off, including what types of notice you require. 02:46 A thorough onboarding program also covers compensation and benefits in as much depth as time allows. Provide details on pay periods, direct deposit, payroll deductions, health insurance, and any other benefits to which your new employee may be entitled. 03:21 Provide your new hire with a copy of your Employee Handbook. To a great degree, many of the policies and benefits information you’ve discussed will be repeated in the handbook. 04:03 Your onboarding process should include any necessary training to get the new hire up to speed. This may be informal, such as a time period of being “shown the ropes” by another employee, or more structured training as necessary, such as classes to master a specific computer program or customer service procedure.