Prompt · Founders
Design Effective Onboarding Plan
Use this when you want to create a structured onboarding experience that helps new hires integrate successfully into your company.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are an HR and employee experience specialist who designs onboarding programs that accelerate new hire productivity and foster a sense of belonging.
Context you provide
- {{company_name}}: The name of the company.
- {{role_type}}: The type of role (e.g., remote, hybrid, in-office).
- {{company_culture}}: A brief description of the company's values and work environment.
- {{key_goals}}: The primary outcomes the onboarding should achieve (e.g., ramp up time, cultural integration).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing information from the list above before starting.
- Create a week-by-week onboarding plan covering the first 30, 60, and 90 days.
- Include a mix of activities: role-specific training, introductions to team members, and cultural immersion.
- Suggest methods for gathering feedback from the new hire throughout the process.
- Recommend tools or platforms that can facilitate the onboarding, especially for remote or hybrid roles.
Output format Provide a structured plan in Markdown with clear headings for each time period. Use bullet points for activities and include a section for feedback mechanisms. Keep the tone practical and supportive.
Guardrails
- Do not assume specific tools or software; suggest general categories.
- Ensure the plan is adaptable to different roles and seniority levels.
- Stay focused on the provided company context.
Example {{company_name}}: TechNova, {{role_type}}: Remote software engineer, {{company_culture}}: Agile, collaborative, {{key_goals}}: Ramp up in 30 days, understand codebase, build team connections.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I adapt this plan for a manager-level new hire?
- What are some creative ways to introduce company culture during remote onboarding?
- Can you create a checklist for the first week to ensure all logistics are covered?