The “How to Onboard Employees” toolkit is a structured, step-by-step guide to help integrate new employees into your organization. This toolkit ensures employers are in federal compliance when hiring new employees and assists in creating an exceptional onboarding experience that will help accelerate their performance.

This toolkit includes:

Templates:

1. Offer Letter

2. Background and Drug Test Authorization

3. Direct Deposit Form

4. Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement

5. Drug and Alcohol Policy

6. Acknowledgement of Policies

7. Email Communication Templates

Resources:

1. Form I-9, with instructions

2. Form W-4

3. Explanation of Forms page

4. New Employee Onboarding Checklist

5. New Employee Onboarding Tracker (Microsoft Excel)

6. Links to Federal labor laws

7. Third-party links to Welcome Kit

Whether you’re looking to hire your first employee or need to improve your onboarding process, the How to Onboard: For Business Owners” will be a perfect fit for your growing business.

Please note: This toolkit is designed for employers with less than 50 employees.