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New Manager Template

A great starting point to build an onboarding plan for your new managers.

31 activities

30-60-90 days plans

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No more blank page syndrome

Save time by starting from our template to make sure your new managers are ready to start managing their team.

Offering a structured journey is the best way to help new managers find their wings.

Activities thought for every step of the way

From pre-boarding setup to first-month fraternizing, the included activities cover every crucial milestone of a new hire onboarding journey.

Pre-boarding

A new manager journey starts even before day 1 ⏪

So this template includes pre-boarding activities like preparing software access and setting up professional email—all pre-assigned to get the right people's help at the right time.

Fundamentals

Get your new manager quickly aboard ⛵️

From welcome videos to first 1-on-1 with managers, from setting expectations to understanding the ins-and-outs of the company, fundamental activities get your new team members up and boarding swiftly.

Social and culture

Give opportunities to your new manager to be their best self ✌️

In successful onboarding, access to people and culture is as essential as accessing the right tool. This template covers a variety of social activities meant to create meaningful connections that increase employee engagement, happiness, and ultimately, retention.

Each company has its own rituals

Softstart also includes over 110+ pre-build activities to adapt this template to your processes and methodology. Make your own or try a suggested activity to build an onboarding experience tailored to your unique business reality!

✅ Complete an onboarding survey

Newcomer

📁 Fill out a new employee profile for the HR system

HR

💌 Send a welcome message with instructions

Manager

✅ Complete mandatory training

Newcomer

👌🏾 Newcomer's first week follow up

Manager

👩🏻‍🏫 Attend a shadowing session

Newcomer

🖊️ Set up your email signature

Newcomer

💡 Gather feedback from newcomer's peers

Manager

👀 Look at our security policies, processes and procedures

Newcomer

✅ Complete your first mandate

Newcomer

👥 Meet your team manager

Newcomer

🤓 Learn about our competitors

Newcomer

🙋🏾 Learn about our products and services

Newcomer

🤓 Learn about our vision, mission & values

Newcomer

🎥 Watch this video message from our CEO

Newcomer

🎯 Learn about our objectives and KPIs

Newcomer

💸 Meet with a CRM expert for a tool introduction

Newcomer

🗓️ Invite newcomer to all recurring meetings

Manager

💻 Set up a new computer

IT

👋 Welcome from the founders

Newcomer
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When organizations invest in levelling up their onboarding practices, they give recruits a fair chance to meet high expectations.

Guillaume Chalifoux — Director, Acquisition

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