New Hire Onboarding Checklist (Remote Edition)

Why You’ll Love This New Hire Onboarding Checklist

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Remote onboarding isn’t just about sending a laptop — it’s about creating a sense of belonging across time zones and tools. This checklist breaks the process into four clear phases, helping you align everyone involved (HR, manager, IT, buddy) without letting anything slip through the cracks.

Whether you're scaling your team or welcoming one new hire, this ready-to-use list helps you make onboarding smooth, structured, and human.

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What’s Included

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• Preboarding items (contracts, equipment, system access)
• First-day and first-week tasks
• Engagement touchpoints (buddy intros, team calls, async check-ins)
• Weeks 2–4 productivity milestones
• 30/60/90-day performance review reminders
• Remote-specific best practices baked into every step

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Who It’s For

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• HR and People Ops teams onboarding remote employees
• Managers hiring in different cities or time zones
• Startups and remote-first companies scaling fast
• Anyone tired of recreating onboarding from scratch every time

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Format

• Excel, google sheet.

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