SMALL BUSINESS TOOLKIT

On the Employee's First Day

When the employee arrives on the first day of work, some of the first things to do are:

Show the employee where his or her work area will be.
Show the employee where he or she can store personal effects safely, if not at a desk.
Give the employee a tour of your workplace, pointing out the restrooms, break room, supply room or area, and first aid kit.
Introduce the employee to any other employees or workers.

Work Smart

If you have a lot of work to do yourself and you won't be able to spend a great deal of time with the employee, you might want to designate a trustworthy employee to be the new employee's "buddy" in case the employee has questions.

At some point in the first few hours that the employee is at work, you should:

Process any employment forms.
Give the employee the information that you have gathered and explain what each piece of material is.
Tell the employee that you are available for questions after the employee has reviewed the material.
Arrange for lunch (if you like) with the employee and any other coworkers.

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