Most human resources departments use a checklist when hiring new employees. Such lists are critically important, whether they are printed on paper or managed electronically by a paperless onboarding system. Lists help us to consistently and fairly walk new workers through a litany of important tasks.

Compare the Items on Your List:

I gleaned the following items from one such checklist published by SHRM.

• Completed job application
• Authorizations for background check and drug screening
• References
• Form I-9
• Federal & state tax withholding forms
• Company policy acknowledgement forms
• Emergency contact form
• Benefits information and enrollment forms
• Filing and data entry

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