Onboarding

First Day

Welcome to THiNK! Your first day is designed to help you feel welcomed and set up for success.

Morning Schedule

• Welcome breakfast with the team - Get to know your colleagues in a relaxed setting
• Introduction to your buddy - Meet your designated buddy who will help you get settled
• HR onboarding session - Complete paperwork, review benefits, and understand policies
• IT setup - Get access to all the tools and systems you need

Afternoon Activities

• Office/workspace tour - Learn about the physical or virtual workspace
• Meet your manager - Initial discussion about role expectations and goals
• Team introductions - Meet your immediate team members
• First project briefing - Overview of what you’ll be working on

First Week

Your first week focuses on getting you familiar with our culture, processes, and initial responsibilities.

Key Activities

• Detailed meetings with your manager to discuss:

  • Your role and responsibilities
  • Performance expectations
  • 30-60-90 day goals
  • Team dynamics and workflows

• Training sessions covering:

  • Our products and services (especially THiNKiT Smart Speaker Platform)
  • Company tools and systems
  • Industry context and market position
  • Customer personas and use cases

• Shadow sessions with:

  • Team members in your department
  • Cross-functional colleagues
  • Customer-facing team members

• Start working on your first project with:

  • Clear deliverables and timelines
  • Regular check-ins with your buddy
  • Support from team members

First 30 Days

Your first month is about building confidence and establishing productive working relationships.

Goals

• Complete initial training modules
• Deliver your first project milestone
• Establish regular communication rhythms
• Begin contributing to team discussions

Check-ins

• Weekly 1:1s with your manager
• Bi-weekly buddy sessions for informal support
• End-of-month review to assess progress and adjust goals

First 90 Days

By the end of your first quarter, you should be a fully integrated and productive team member.

Milestones

• Full project ownership - Taking responsibility for complete project deliverables
• Cross-team collaboration - Successfully working with other departments
• Process improvement suggestions - Identifying opportunities to enhance our workflows
• Cultural integration - Fully participating in team rituals and company culture

Support Systems

• Regular check-ins with your manager to track progress and address challenges
• Opportunities to learn and grow through:
  • Additional training and skill development
  • Stretch assignments and new responsibilities
  • Conference attendance or external learning opportunities
  • Mentorship relationships

Success Metrics

• Performance against initial goals
• Quality of work output
• Team integration and collaboration
• Feedback from colleagues and customers
• Personal satisfaction and engagement

Onboarding Resources

Documentation

• Employee handbook
• Product documentation
• Process guides and SOPs
• Tool-specific training materials

People

• Your manager - Primary support for role-specific questions
• Your buddy - Informal support and cultural guidance
• HR representative - Policy and benefit questions
• IT support - Technical setup and troubleshooting

Tools and Access

• Company communication platforms
• Project management systems
• Development tools and environments
• Customer relationship management systems

Feedback and Continuous Improvement

We continuously improve our onboarding process based on new employee feedback.

How to Provide Feedback

• Regular check-ins with your manager and buddy
• Anonymous feedback forms at 30, 60, and 90 days
• Onboarding retrospective at the end of your 90-day period
• Open door policy for suggestions at any time

Your input helps us create an even better experience for future team members!