The day-one onboarding checklist

A smooth first day is mostly preparation. Split the checklist into what the employee needs and what payroll needs, and you avoid the most common first-salary problems.

For the employee

Website and mobile app logins ready before they arrive.
Shift, week-off and reporting manager set.
Holiday list and leave policy shared.
A first punch made together, inside the office geo-fence.

For payroll

PAN and Aadhaar captured.
UAN linked, or a new one generated.
Bank account and IFSC verified.
Grade and salary structure set, with the CTC breakup checked in the simulator.
Joining date correct — it decides the paid days in the first month.

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Checklist

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