Crest Communications
90-Day Onboarding Program
Employee Onboarding PlaybookA standardized ramp-up that takes every new hire from their first day to full production in 90 days, with one shared process, clear expectations, and measurable milestones.
All role tracks
Pre-Boarding → Day 90
v1.0 · Draft for review
Prepared by Operations & Onboarding
Store of record: Google Drive
Contents
What's inside
Section 01
Welcome to Crest CommunicationsWelcome to the team. You're joining at an early stage, which means your work is visible, your impact is real, and the way we do things is still being shaped. This playbook is your map for the first 90 days. Our mission
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Our core valuesFive principles guide every decision and every customer conversation. {{ v.n }} {{ v.title }}{{ v.text }} Section 03
The 90-day journeySix phases, one continuous arc from paperwork to full productivity. PRE-BOARDING Everything ready before they arrive 1–2 weeks before · Documents, accounts, tool access, and security configured. DAY 1 Welcome, orientation, and access Company overview, team intros, expectations, and verified system access. WEEK 1 Tools, process, and security training Learn the systems and the way we work. Shadowing begins. DAYS 1–30 Shadow, learn, and meet customers Confidently navigate every internal system; meet key customers. DAYS 31–60 Independent work with light supervision Meet activity expectations; handle assigned work; weekly reviews. DAYS 61–90 Full production & 90-day review Consistent KPI achievement, positive customer feedback, development plan. Section 04
Phase-by-phase plan & checklistsEach phase below lists what the manager prepares and what the new hire completes. PHASE 1
Pre-Boarding · 1–2 weeks before startEmployment documentation
Accounts created
Your own equipment
Security configuration
PHASE 2
Day 1 · Welcome & orientationSchedule a 60–90 minute orientation covering the company, the team, and expectations, then verify every system works. Orientation topics
Verify & test access
PHASE 3
First Week · Tools, process & securitySystems & tools training
Process & security training
PHASE 4
First 30 Days · Shadow & meet customersShadowing program
Customer exposure
Milestone: By day 30 the new hire can confidently navigate every internal system.
PHASE 5
Days 31–60 · Independent workBegin independent work
Weekly reviews cover
Milestone: Performs core responsibilities with minimal supervision.
PHASE 6
Days 61–90 · Full production & review90-day goals
Performance evaluation
Milestone: Performs at expected production level.
Section 05
Technology & toolsBy end of week one, every new hire should be comfortable in the following. Section 06
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Section 07
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Section 08
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Section 11
Evaluation & check-insA weighted scorecard at day 90, supported by a simple weekly check-in throughout. 90-day evaluation scorecard
☐ Exceeds expectations
☐ Meets expectations
☐ Needs improvement
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Is the onboarding itself working?Three questions, three moments, and four numbers. Deliberately small — a survey nobody fills in measures nothing. The pulse
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Quick-reference checklistThe one-page summary. Print it and track each milestone. Before Day 1
Day 1
Week 1
Month 1
Month 2
Month 3
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