Structured frameworks for creating comprehensive employee onboarding programs with role-specific content, timelines, and success metrics.

Onboarding Timeline Framework

Master Timeline

ONBOARDING PHASES:

PRE-DAY-1 (Offer Accepted → Start Date)
├── Welcome email with logistics
├── Equipment ordering and setup
├── Account provisioning (email, Slack, tools)
├── Pre-reading materials sent
├── Buddy/mentor assigned
└── First week calendar pre-populated

WEEK 1: ORIENT
├── Day 1: Welcome, setup, team introductions
├── Day 2: Company overview, culture, values
├── Day 3: Role-specific training begins
├── Day 4: Tool training and access verification
├── Day 5: Week 1 check-in with manager
└── Deliverable: "I understand my role and how the company works"

WEEKS 2-4: LEARN
├── Deep-dive into team processes and workflows
├── Shadow key meetings and customer calls
├── Complete required compliance training
├── Begin first small project or task
├── Meet cross-functional stakeholders
└── Deliverable: "I can execute core tasks with guidance"

30-DAY CHECK-IN
├── Manager 1:1 review
├── Self-assessment against 30-day goals
├── Feedback collection (new hire → company)
├── Identify knowledge gaps
└── Adjust 60-day plan if needed

DAYS 31-60: CONTRIBUTE
├── Own tasks and small projects independently
├── Contribute to team goals
├── Deeper cross-functional collaboration
├── Begin attending all recurring meetings
└── Deliverable: "I can work independently on routine tasks"

60-DAY CHECK-IN
├── Progress review against goals
├── Expanded responsibilities discussion
├── Peer feedback collection
└── Adjust 90-day plan if needed

DAYS 61-90: OWN
├── Own a meaningful workstream or project
├── Contribute to planning and strategy discussions
├── Mentor newer team members if applicable
├── Identify process improvements
└── Deliverable: "I am a fully productive team member"

90-DAY REVIEW
├── Formal performance discussion
├── Goal setting for next quarter
├── Onboarding feedback survey
├── Transition to standard performance cycle
└── Celebrate completion

Onboarding Timeline Framework

Master Timeline

ONBOARDING PHASES: PRE-DAY-1 (Offer Accepted → Start Date) ├── Welcome email with logistics ├── Equipment ordering and setup ├── Account provisioning (email, Slack, tools) ├── Pre-reading materials sent ├── Buddy/mentor assigned └── First week calendar pre-populated WEEK 1: ORIENT ├── Day 1: Welcome, setup, team introductions ├── Day 2: Company overview, culture, values ├── Day 3: Role-specific training begins ├── Day 4: Tool training and access verification ├── Day 5: Week 1 check-in with manager └── Deliverable: "I understand my role and how the company works" WEEKS 2-4: LEARN ├── Deep-dive into team processes and workflows ├── Shadow key meetings and customer calls ├── Complete required compliance training ├── Begin first small project or task ├── Meet cross-functional stakeholders └── Deliverable: "I can execute core tasks with guidance" 30-DAY CHECK-IN ├── Manager 1:1 review ├── Self-assessment against 30-day goals ├── Feedback collection (new hire → company) ├── Identify knowledge gaps └── Adjust 60-day plan if needed DAYS 31-60: CONTRIBUTE ├── Own tasks and small projects independently ├── Contribute to team goals ├── Deeper cross-functional collaboration ├── Begin attending all recurring meetings └── Deliverable: "I can work independently on routine tasks" 60-DAY CHECK-IN ├── Progress review against goals ├── Expanded responsibilities discussion ├── Peer feedback collection └── Adjust 90-day plan if needed DAYS 61-90: OWN ├── Own a meaningful workstream or project ├── Contribute to planning and strategy discussions ├── Mentor newer team members if applicable ├── Identify process improvements └── Deliverable: "I am a fully productive team member" 90-DAY REVIEW ├── Formal performance discussion ├── Goal setting for next quarter ├── Onboarding feedback survey ├── Transition to standard performance cycle └── Celebrate completion

Dimension	30 Days	60 Days	90 Days
Knowledge	Understands role and company	Deep domain knowledge	Expert in owned area
Productivity	Completes tasks with guidance	Works independently	Delivers projects end-to-end
Quality	Meets basic standards	Consistently good work	Raises the bar
Collaboration	Responsive, asks questions	Proactive communication	Drives cross-team work
Culture	Learning norms	Living values	Modeling behavior
Initiative	Follows instructions	Suggests improvements	Drives improvements

Check	Status
Pre-day-1 logistics complete (equipment, accounts, access)	[ ]
Buddy assigned and briefed	[ ]
First week calendar populated before start date	[ ]
Role-specific training plan documented	[ ]
30/60/90 day goals written and shared	[ ]
Welcome guide sent before start date	[ ]
Manager has blocked time for Week 1 check-ins	[ ]
Compliance training scheduled	[ ]
Onboarding feedback survey set up for Day 30	[ ]
90-day review scheduled in advance	[ ]

Onboarding Guide Creator

Onboarding Timeline Framework

Master Timeline

Onboarding Guide Creator

Onboarding Timeline Framework

Master Timeline

Role-Specific Templates

Engineering Onboarding

Sales Onboarding

Design Onboarding

Operations Onboarding

Welcome Guide Structure

Day 1 Welcome Document

Cultural Integration

Relationship Building Schedule

Buddy Program Guidelines

Success Metrics and Checkpoints

30/60/90 Day Assessment Template

Manager Assessment Framework

Onboarding Quality Checklist

Onboarding Anti-Patterns

See Also

Taskflow Inbox Triage

Accessibility

Open a Pull Request

Investor Materials

Continuous Agent Loop

Configure Ecc