"I currently work for a fintech startup. Several years ago when I first began with the company, it was so small they really didn't have any onboarding process in place. So I created one because I understood how important this first experience with the company is to a new hire. I spelled out the entire process in a checklist format and included things like having IT set up their workspace (including their computer and phone), designating a buddy/mentor to help them acclimate, communicating with them in advance about how their first day will go, making sure to collect all their documentation and identification in a timely manner, scheduling product demos and informational sessions so they can learn about the company and its products, and even sending them a welcome package in the mail prior to their first day. Having a process in place ensured that we wouldn't accidentally forget any of these steps and that everything was standardized and the same for all new hires. The feedback I've received has been positive and grateful. New employees really appreciate having a clear picture of how their first days will go and what will be expected of them. It takes the stress off and allows them to more fully enjoy these beginning days with the company."