A practical employee onboarding checklist to help Malaysian employers organise documents, system access, induction and first-week activities.
A good onboarding process starts before the employee's first day. From preparing documents and system access to introductions and training, there are plenty of small tasks HR needs to coordinate.
This editable checklist helps you keep everything organised from pre-boarding through the employee's first few weeks.
Prepare the employee's employment documents, HR and payroll records, workstation, equipment and required system access. It's also useful to brief their manager and prepare a simple first-day schedule.
Introduce the employee to their team, explain their role and key policies, provide the required equipment and system access, and walk them through what to expect during their first few weeks.
Onboarding doesn't need to end after the first day. Role training, manager check-ins and follow-ups can continue through the employee's first few weeks or months depending on the role.
Orientation usually covers the initial introduction to the company, workplace and policies. Onboarding is the wider process of helping a new employee settle into their role and become productive.
