1 / 4
New Hire First Week Activities
Ready-to-run training activities with editable files, for in-person and virtual sessions. Instant download after purchase.
All sales are final. Due to the instant-access nature of digital downloads, refunds are not offered. Please review the preview before buying. Issue with your purchase? Contact support@kacompany.us. Refund Policy
Each purchase is licensed to one organization for use in one LMS, with unlimited learners. By buying, you agree to the License Agreement and Terms of Use.
Want it in your company's branding?
We can add your logo, colors, and terminology. Request a customization quote
About this activity pack
Twelve structured activities that turn a new hire's first week into real learning, including a workplace tour quest, buddy questions and a customer shadowing guide, with printable sheets.
Who it is for
Small-business owners who hire without an HR team
Managers and shift leads responsible for onboarding new staff
Onboarding buddies who want a clear plan for each day
Supervisors in the field welcoming new technicians, drivers or crew
HR and training staff who want a first week that is more than paperwork
The problem it solves
Many first weeks are a mix of forms, waiting and shadowing without a purpose. New hires are left unsure where things are, who to ask and what good work looks like. This pack gives you a structured week: a tour the new hire completes themselves, a map of who does what, daily buddy questions, focused customer shadowing, a first real task with support, a daily three-line reflection and an end-of-week check-in. A guide explains what new hires need, how to plan the week and how to choose and brief a buddy, with a sample five-day plan.
What is inside
Copyright, how to use the pack and terms explained (3 pages)
Guide (3 pages): what new hires need in the first week, a sample week, choosing and briefing a buddy, common mistakes and adjusting for retail, clinic, restaurant, trades, office and warehouse settings
Activity chooser (1 page)
12 activities (12 pages): setup, steps, the words to say, debrief questions, workplace examples and a remote version for each
First week plan (2 pages): blank and filled in
End-of-week check-in (2 pages): blank and filled in
Printable sheets (6 pages): workplace tour quest and customer shadowing sheet (each blank and filled in), buddy question cards for each day, daily three-line reflection
Editable Word file (12 pages): the plan, the check-in and every printable sheet
How to use it
Before day 1, fill in the first week plan using the sample week as a start.
Brief the buddy and adapt the tour quest to your workplace.
Print one set of sheets for the new hire.
Follow the activity pages through the week and finish with the check-in.
Formats and file types
PDF guide, activities and printable sheets, 29 pages, US Letter, print or screen
Word (.docx), editable plan, check-in and sheets
Licensed for internal use by the purchasing organization
Frequently asked questions
Does this replace required onboarding paperwork or safety training?
No. The activities sit alongside what your business is required to do. Check the rules for your location and your company policy.
Will it work for someone working remotely?
Yes. Every activity has a remote version, including a video tour and shadowing on calls and shared screens.
How much time does it take the manager?
About two hours across the week: the first conversation, the check-in and short daily touchpoints. The buddy leads most activities.
One price, yours to keep. Licensed for use within your organization.