{"id":1474,"date":"2023-01-23T12:32:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T19:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prettybooks.com\/magazine\/?p=1474"},"modified":"2022-11-23T14:01:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T21:01:40","slug":"the-detailed-new-hire-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prettybooks.com\/magazine\/2023\/01\/23\/the-detailed-new-hire-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Detailed New Hire Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Detailed New Hire Checklist<\/h1>\n

Hiring is exciting. It means your business is growing and you\u2019re ready to add a new member to the team. It also means taking care of some paperwork. There are a list of things you\u2019ll need to get together to meet HR and the government\u2019s requirements, as well as a few things you\u2019ll need to share with your new teammate.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to stay organized to make sure you meet all requirements. A helpful hint, although not required for some documents, it\u2019s a good idea to get a signature on things like the offer letter and handbook. This will serve as proof that your new teammate has read and understands the information you share just in case something comes up in the future.<\/p>\n

Here is the list of the three things you need to prepare after you hire your next employee.<\/p>\n

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The offer letter<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve invited someone to your team, you need to clearly lay out your expectations for the role and what they can expect. This can be done directly in the offer letter.<\/p>\n

The offer letter isn\u2019t a legally binding document, but it\u2019s essential because it\u2019s a written record of all the information you share. It shows your employee has read, understands, and agrees to the information.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a list of items we suggest to have in your offer letter:<\/p>\n