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First-week plan
Share this with the new employee before they start, so they know what to expect each day.
Tip: print this page or copy the text into your own document.
- Day 1: Welcome and tour (entrance, toilets, break area, exits), meet your buddy and the team, one simple task, and a chat at the end of the day.
- Day 2: Learn and practise two core tasks with your buddy.
- Day 3: Practise the core tasks more independently, and ask questions.
- Day 4: Add one new task, and go through safety and practical routines.
- Day 5: First check-in with your manager about what went well, what was hard and what would help.
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This toolkit is general guidance, not legal advice. Rules on recruitment, adjustments and support schemes differ between countries, so check with your local employment service or an adviser.