25 questions across 5 categories. Find out exactly where your onboarding process is letting your new hires — and your business — down.
How to use this: Tick every statement that is currently true in your business. Be honest — the gaps you find are the ones costing you the most. Your score and category breakdown appear automatically.
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📋Pre-Start Preparation
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New hire receives written confirmation of start date, time, location/login, and who to ask for
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All system access (email, tools, software) is ready and tested before Day 1
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New hire's workspace, equipment, or remote setup is fully prepared before Day 1
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A buddy or mentor is assigned and briefed before the new hire's first day
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A written Week 1 schedule is prepared and shared with the new hire before Day 1
🌅Day 1 Experience
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Day 1 follows a written agenda — not improvised on the day
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New hire receives a written role clarity document (goals, expectations, who they work with) on Day 1
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New hire is introduced to all relevant team members on Day 1
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New hire completes all compliance and admin paperwork on Day 1 with guidance
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New hire ends Day 1 knowing exactly what to expect in their first week
📅30-Day Structure
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New hire has clearly defined milestones or goals for their first 30 days
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Manager conducts a structured check-in conversation at Day 3 or Day 5
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New hire receives a written guide to company tools, systems, and processes
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New hire receives a culture and values orientation in their first week
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Manager conducts a formal 30-day review meeting with structured questions
🚀90-Day Development
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New hire has clearly defined 60-day and 90-day goals agreed with their manager
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New hire receives regular structured 1:1 meetings with their manager throughout the 90 days
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New hire's performance expectations are documented and shared — not communicated verbally only
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New hire is included in relevant team meetings from Week 1
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Manager proactively checks for concerns, blockers, or unmet needs monthly
⚙️System & Continuity
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The onboarding process is fully documented and can be run by any manager — not just one person
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The onboarding experience is consistent regardless of who manages the hiring process
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Previous new hires have been asked for structured feedback on the onboarding experience
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Onboarding materials are reviewed and updated at least once per year
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The company tracks time-to-productivity or early attrition as a measurable metric
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