First week checklist

A list of things to get right in the first week in the office or remotely. The manager and onboarding buddy play a big role in making sure the new hire is getting up to speed on their new job and feels welcome. But in reality, the entire team should actively participate in ensuring this is true.

The onboarding buddy should give the new hire a tour of all the facilities

Organize lunch or coffee to welcome the new hire

Introduce the new hire to their team members

The manager should give the new hire a list of the key stakeholders he or she should schedule some time with to introduce themselves

The manager and new hire should review with the onboarding schedule and the  First month checklist⁠ 

The manager should give the new hire a tour of all the resources necessary for their work

GitLab prepares  educational videos  to explain how to going on specific tools.

Go over the first project the new hire will work on

The manager and new hire should schedule time to go over their  Roles & outcomes ⁠ 

Set up recurring meetings in respective calendars

1-1s, weekly meetings and other important moments should be set in the first week.