Onboarding New Starters
This course for managers covers everything from preparing before day one, including the written statement and right to work checks, to a structured induction, buddying and early check-ins. You will learn how to set clear expectations, link onboarding to probation, and make the experience inclusive, whether your new starter is in the office or working remotely.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 16
Learning outcomes
- ✓Prepare effectively for a new starter, including the legal steps that must be completed before or on day one
- ✓Plan an induction that covers health and safety, key policies, and IT and security
- ✓Set clear expectations and objectives and use regular check-ins to support progress
- ✓Link onboarding to probation in a fair and transparent way
- ✓Make onboarding inclusive, including reasonable adjustments and remote onboarding
Course contents
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Module 1: Before day one
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: The induction plan
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: Expectations, check-ins and probation
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 4: Inclusive and remote onboarding
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate