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A simple plan for a new hire's first 90 days
Good onboarding keeps people longer. A week-by-week outline you can copy.
October 1, 2026 · 5 min read · Brightstone recruiting team
Many new hires decide whether to stay within their first few months. A clear plan helps them settle in and do good work sooner.
Before day one
Send a welcome note, set up equipment and accounts, and share the first week's schedule.
Weeks 1–2
Introductions, tools training and one small, real task they can finish.
Days 30–60
Agree on goals together and hold a short weekly check-in.
Day 90
Review progress, ask what's working and what isn't, and plan the next quarter.