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Joining Kit Checklist

A joining kit checklist lists the physical and digital items handed to a new employee on arrival, from the welcome note and ID card to the laptop, policy booklet and branded goodies. Admin and HR use it to prepare kits in advance and record what the employee received.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

JOINING KIT CHECKLIST

Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Date of Joining:
[Date of Joining]
Delivery:
In person / Courier (AWB: [Number])

1. Welcome and Information – HR

  • Welcome letter from manager / leadership
  • Employee handbook or policy booklet
  • Organisation chart and key contacts card
  • Holiday calendar for the year
  • First-week schedule

2. Identity and Access – Admin

  • Photo ID card with lanyard (returnable)
  • Access / swipe card (returnable)
  • Parking sticker (if applicable)
  • Locker key (returnable)

3. IT Assets – IT Team

ItemMake / ModelSerial / Asset No.Returnable
Laptop[Model][Serial]Yes
Charger and bag[Model][Serial]Yes
Headset[Model][Serial]Yes
Mouse / keyboard[Model][Serial]Yes

4. Stationery – Admin

  • Notebook and pen
  • Desk organiser
  • Visiting cards (if role requires)

5. Welcome Goodies – HR

  • Branded mug or bottle
  • T-shirt / hoodie
  • Welcome card signed by the team

Acknowledgement

I confirm that I have received the items ticked above in good condition. I will take care of returnable items and return them on leaving the company or when asked.

Signature of Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Place: [Work Location]
Issued by
[Admin Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Welcome and information items (letter, handbook, org chart)
  • Identity and access items
  • IT assets with serial numbers for asset tracking
  • Stationery and workspace items
  • Branded welcome goodies
  • Employee acknowledgement of receipt

When to use it

  • When preparing kits for joiners a few days before arrival
  • For campus or batch joiners where many kits are prepared at once
  • For remote joiners whose kit is couriered
  • When auditing company assets issued at joining

How to customise this template

  1. 1Add PPE and uniforms for factory or site staff
  2. 2Change items based on grade or role
  3. 3Add courier tracking for remote joiners
  4. 4Note returnable items clearly

HR tips

  • Prepare kits at least two days before joining
  • Mark returnable assets so the exit process recovers them
  • Include a contacts card with HR, IT and buddy numbers
  • Ask for quick feedback on the kit to improve it

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in a joining kit?+

Commonly a welcome letter, employee handbook, ID card, access card, stationery, laptop and accessories, and branded items such as a mug, bottle or T-shirt.

Who prepares the joining kit?+

Admin usually assembles it with inputs from HR for documents and IT for equipment.

Should the employee sign for the kit?+

Yes, especially for returnable assets like laptops and access cards, so they can be recovered at exit.