Day before start date
Print this page as a checklist.
If you will be out of the office, appoint someone from your team to meet with the new employee.
Place a card, candy, potted plant, UC ANR mug, or another item on the desk to welcome the new employee along with a folder of useful documents, as needed.
Add some basic office supplies to the desk. Add the name plate to the office door/cubicle entrance, if applicable. Remind your staff that the new employee will be arriving tomorrow. Prepare an Assignment for first two weeks that provides an early win. Present the assignment to your new employee on the start date.