New hire onboarding can be tricky even when they’re in the office, surrounded by their new team members and peers. You want your new recruit to feel welcomed and prepared for their first day, and that can be tricky when they’re on the other side of a screen. Here are some tips to get remote employee onboarding right:
Outline an onboarding workflow that’s specifically designed for remote employees. Include things like getting access to accounts, reading the employee handbook, and virtual meet and greets with team members.
Give your new employee a list of all the SaaS tools and apps they’ll be using in their day-to-day. This includes project management software, time tracking apps, performance management tools, HR platforms, and communication software.
Create interactive experiences for new hires. It could be fun quizzes about the company, a scavenger hunt to help them tick off their onboarding checklist, or social training through a learning management system (LMS).
Keep a record for every new employee that includes their background check, offer letter, personal information, and other important paperwork. You might be able to do this with your applicant tracking system or onboarding platform.