Employer Onboarding Checklist

A smooth onboarding experience sets the tone for the entire assignment. Temp workers who feel prepared and welcomed are more productive, safer, and more likely to succeed in the role. Use this checklist to make sure you're ready before their first day.

Before They Arrive

1. Notify your team that a new temp worker is starting
2. Prepare their workstation, tools, and equipment
3. Set up any required system access or login credentials
4. Print or prepare any required safety or policy documents
5. Assign a supervisor or point-of-contact for their first week
6. Review the assignment details with your staffing agency

Day One Essentials

1. Give a facility tour including restrooms, break areas, and exits
2. Review emergency procedures and safety protocols
3. Introduce them to their direct team members
4. Walk through their daily responsibilities and expectations
5. Confirm hours, break schedule, and any reporting requirements
6. Make sure they know who to contact with questions or concerns

End of First Week Check-In

1. Ask the worker how the assignment is going
2. Address any questions or concerns they raised
3. Provide brief feedback on their performance so far
4. Confirm the upcoming schedule and any changes
5. Relay any feedback to your staffing agency contact

Ongoing Best Practices

• Communicate schedule changes as early as possible
• Treat temp workers with the same respect as permanent employees
• Share performance feedback regularly — don't wait for issues to escalate
• Notify your staffing agency immediately if a replacement is needed