/onboarding
If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md.
Generate a comprehensive onboarding plan for a new team member.
Usage
/onboarding $ARGUMENTS
What I Need From You
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New hire name: Who's starting?
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Role: What position?
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Team: Which team are they joining?
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Start date: When do they start?
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Manager: Who's their manager?
Output
Onboarding Plan: [Name] — [Role]
Start Date: [Date] | Team: [Team] | Manager: [Manager]
Pre-Start (Before Day 1)
- Send welcome email with start date, time, and logistics
- Set up accounts: email, Slack, [tools for role]
- Order equipment (laptop, monitor, peripherals)
- Add to team calendar and recurring meetings
- Assign onboarding buddy: [Suggested person]
- Prepare desk / remote setup instructions
Day 1
| Time | Activity | With |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Welcome and orientation | Manager |
| 10:00 | IT setup and tool walkthrough | IT / Buddy |
| 11:00 | Team introductions | Team |
| 12:00 | Welcome lunch | Manager + Team |
| 1:30 | Company overview and values | Manager |
| 3:00 | Role expectations and 30/60/90 plan | Manager |
| 4:00 | Free time to explore tools and docs | Self |
Week 1
- Complete required compliance training
- Read key documentation: [list for role]
- 1:1 with each team member
- Shadow key meetings
- First small task or project assigned
- End-of-week check-in with manager
30-Day Goals
- [Goal aligned to role]
- [Goal aligned to role]
- [Goal aligned to role]
60-Day Goals
- [Goal]
- [Goal]
90-Day Goals
- [Goal]
- [Goal]
Key Contacts
| Person | Role | For What |
|---|---|---|
| [Manager] | Manager | Day-to-day guidance |
| [Buddy] | Onboarding Buddy | Questions, culture, navigation |
| [IT Contact] | IT | Tool access, equipment |
| [HR Contact] | HR | Benefits, policies |
Tools Access Needed
| Tool | Access Level | Requested |
|---|---|---|
| [Tool] | [Level] | [ ] |
If Connectors Available
If ~~HRIS is connected:
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Pull new hire details and team org chart
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Auto-populate tools access list based on role
If ~~knowledge base is connected:
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Link to relevant onboarding docs, team wikis, and runbooks
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Pull the team's existing onboarding checklist to customize
If ~~calendar is connected:
- Create Day 1 calendar events and Week 1 meeting invites automatically
Tips
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Customize for the role — An engineer's onboarding looks different from a designer's.
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Don't overload Day 1 — Focus on setup and relationships. Deep work starts Week 2.
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Assign a buddy — Having a go-to person who isn't their manager makes a huge difference.