The First Year Experience

Before they start!

• Mark your calendar in outlook to keep important milestones front and center.
• Connect by phone before the first day of work.
• Make sure the new employee’s work area is set up with equipment and supplies to ensure a great start!
• Send a new employee announcement email to teammates and/or welcome email from key teammates.

First week!

• Meet and greet: Welcome session with new teammates.
• Orient to workplace, department, and team.
• Assign a buddy to tour key areas and answer questions.
• Schedule meetings with new employees to connect and establish rapport.

First Month – 90 days!

• Regular check-ins with new employees to keep employees engaged.
• Check for mutual understanding of role and responsibilities.
• Resolve issues and provide additional information, training, and resources.
• Celebrate 90-day anniversary.

180 days!

• Assess the new employee’s satisfaction in his/her new role.
• Provide feedback on performance and ask for feedback on the new employee’s experience thus far.

1 year!

• Celebrate first-year anniversary.
• Ask employee to reflect on the past year and give feedback.
• Ask employee how you can support him/her going forward.