New starter on Monday. Have you collected their P45, bank details, emergency contacts, DBS check, right-to-work documents, signed their contract, and assigned their induction training? If any of that is tracked in your head, things will be missed.
What an Onboarding System Does
- Checklist per role: Each role has a predefined onboarding checklist.
- Task assignment: Some tasks for the new starter, some for HR, some for IT, some for the manager.
- Progress tracking: Dashboard shows onboarding progress for every active new starter.
- Document collection: New starters upload required documents directly. System flags what’s still missing.
A poor onboarding experience increases early turnover. A smooth, organised process gives new starters confidence and ensures compliance requirements are met from day one.
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