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Automating Employee Onboarding: From 3 Days to 3 Hours (HR Tech Case Study) How I automated employee onboarding for an HR tech startup: document processing, training assignment, IT setup, and compliance tracking. Real workflow and results.
Employee onboarding at most companies is a nightmare. New hires spend days filling out forms, waiting for IT access, and attending mandatory training sessions. HR teams juggle dozens of manual tasks, often forgetting critical steps.
The challenge: An HR tech startup was scaling rapidly (20+ new hires monthly) but their manual onboarding process was becoming unmanageable.
The result: Automated 85% of the onboarding workflow, reduced time-to-productivity from 3 days to 3 hours, and improved new hire satisfaction by 60%.
Here's exactly how I rebuilt employee onboarding from scratch.
The Manual Onboarding Disaster
Before automation, every new hire required:
Document collection : Contract signing, tax forms, bank details, emergency contactsIT provisioning : Email account, software licenses, hardware assignmentTraining assignment : Role-specific courses, compliance training, company policiesAccess management : Office keys, parking, various system permissionsManager coordination : Team introductions, first-week schedule, buddy assignmentCompliance tracking : GDPR consent, safety training, policy acknowledgments
Time per new hire: 16-20 hours of HR work spread over 3 days
Monthly volume: 20+ new hires
Pain points:
New hires sitting idle while waiting for access
Missing documents discovered weeks later
Inconsistent training completion
Manual tracking of compliance requirements
Cost of manual onboarding: €1,200 per hire in HR time + €800 in lost productivity = €2,000 per new hire
The Automated Onboarding System
Stage 1: Pre-Arrival Document Processing
Problem: New hires received a flood of forms via email, often incomplete or delayed.
Solution: Intelligent document workflow with guided completion.
Implementation:
// Employee onboarding types interface NewHireData { employeeId : string; email : string; HR tech employee onboarding document automation training assignment compliance workflow automation
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fullName : string;
position : string;
department : string;
officeLocation : string;
contractType : 'full_time' | 'part_time' | 'contractor' | 'intern' ;
startDate : string;
managerId ?: string;
salary ?: number;
currency : string;
}
interface DocumentRequirement {
id : string;
name : string;
description : string;
required : boolean;
category : 'legal' | 'financial' | 'personal' | 'equipment' ;
deadline ?: string;
template ?: string;
}
interface OnboardingWorkflow {
workflowId : string;
employeeId : string;
status : 'initiated' | 'documents_pending' | 'documents_complete' | 'it_setup' | 'training' | 'complete' ;
requiredDocuments : DocumentRequirement [];
completedSteps : string[];
nextActions : string[];
estimatedCompletion : string;
}
// Main onboarding workflow creation
async function createOnboardingWorkflow ( newHireData : NewHireData ) : Promise < OnboardingWorkflow > {
try {
// Determine required documents based on role and location
const requiredDocuments = await determineRequiredDocuments (
newHireData . position ,
newHireData . officeLocation ,
newHireData . contractType
);
// Create personalized document checklist
const checklist = await generateDocumentChecklist ( requiredDocuments , newHireData );
// Calculate deadlines based on start date
const deadlines = calculateDocumentDeadlines ( newHireData . startDate , requiredDocuments );
// Send guided completion invite
await sendOnboardingPortalInvite ({
email: newHireData . email ,
employeeName: newHireData . fullName ,
checklist: checklist ,
deadline: deadlines . final ,
portalUrl: generatePortalUrl ( newHireData . employeeId )
});
// Create workflow record
const workflow : OnboardingWorkflow = {
workflowId: generateWorkflowId (),
employeeId: newHireData . employeeId ,
status: 'initiated' ,
requiredDocuments: requiredDocuments ,
completedSteps: [ 'workflow_initiated' ],
nextActions: [ 'complete_document_upload' ],
estimatedCompletion: calculateEstimatedCompletion ( newHireData . startDate , requiredDocuments . length )
};
// Store workflow in database
await storeWorkflowRecord ( workflow );
// Set up automated reminders
await scheduleDocumentReminders ( workflow );
return workflow ;
} catch ( error ) {
console . error ( 'Onboarding workflow creation failed:' , error );
throw new OnboardingError ( 'Failed to create workflow' , newHireData . employeeId );
}
}
// Location and role-based document requirements
async function determineRequiredDocuments (
position : string,
location : string,
employmentType : NewHireData [ 'contractType' ]
) : Promise < DocumentRequirement []> {
// Base documents required for all employees
let documents : DocumentRequirement [] = [
{
id: 'contract' ,
name: 'Employment Contract' ,
description: 'Signed employment agreement' ,
required: true ,
category: 'legal'
},
{
id: 'tax_form' ,
name: 'Tax Information' ,
description: 'Tax withholding preferences' ,
required: true ,
category: 'financial'
},
{
id: 'bank_details' ,
name: 'Banking Information' ,
description: 'Account details for salary payments' ,
required: true ,
category: 'financial'
},
{
id: 'emergency_contact' ,
name: 'Emergency Contact' ,
description: 'Emergency contact information' ,
required: true ,
category: 'personal'
}
];
// Location-specific requirements
const locationRequirements = await getLocationSpecificRequirements ( location );
documents = [ ... documents , ... locationRequirements ];
// Role-specific requirements
const roleRequirements = await getRoleSpecificRequirements ( position );
documents = [ ... documents , ... roleRequirements ];
// Employment type specific requirements
const contractRequirements = await getContractTypeRequirements ( employmentType );
documents = [ ... documents , ... contractRequirements ];
return documents ;
}
// Location-specific document requirements
async function getLocationSpecificRequirements ( location : string) : Promise < DocumentRequirement []> {
const locationMap : Record <string, DocumentRequirement []> = {
'UK' : [
{
id: 'right_to_work' ,
name: 'Right to Work Verification' ,
description: 'Passport or visa documentation' ,
required: true ,
category: 'legal'
},
{
id: 'ni_number' ,
name: 'National Insurance Number' ,
description: 'NI number for tax purposes' ,
required: true ,
category: 'financial'
}
],
'Ireland' : [
{
id: 'right_to_work' ,
name: 'Right to Work Verification' ,
description: 'EU passport or work permit' ,
required: true ,
category: 'legal'
},
{
id: 'pps_number' ,
name: 'PPS Number' ,
description: 'Personal Public Service Number' ,
required: true ,
category: 'financial'
}
],
'Germany' : [
{
id: 'work_permit' ,
name: 'Work Permit' ,
description: 'Valid work authorization' ,
required: true ,
category: 'legal'
},
{
id: 'social_security' ,
name: 'Social Security Number' ,
description: 'German social security information' ,
required: true ,
category: 'financial'
},
{
id: 'tax_id' ,
name: 'Tax ID (Steuer-ID)' ,
description: 'German tax identification number' ,
required: true ,
category: 'financial'
}
],
'France' : [
{
id: 'work_permit' ,
name: 'Work Authorization' ,
description: 'Valid work permit or EU citizenship' ,
required: true ,
category: 'legal'
},
{
id: 'social_security' ,
name: 'Social Security Number' ,
description: 'French social security number' ,
required: true ,
category: 'financial'
}
]
};
return locationMap [ location ] || [];
}
// Role-specific document requirements
async function getRoleSpecificRequirements ( position : string) : Promise < DocumentRequirement []> {
const roleMap : Record <string, DocumentRequirement []> = {
'developer' : [
{
id: 'equipment_preferences' ,
name: 'Equipment Preferences' ,
description: 'Hardware and software preferences' ,
required: false ,
category: 'equipment'
},
{
id: 'github_username' ,
name: 'GitHub Username' ,
description: 'GitHub account for code repositories' ,
required: true ,
category: 'personal'
}
],
'designer' : [
{
id: 'equipment_preferences' ,
name: 'Equipment Preferences' ,
description: 'Design software and hardware needs' ,
required: false ,
category: 'equipment'
},
{
id: 'portfolio_links' ,
name: 'Portfolio Links' ,
description: 'Links to design portfolio' ,
required: false ,
category: 'personal'
}
],
'sales_representative' : [
{
id: 'driving_license' ,
name: 'Driving License' ,
description: 'Valid driving license for client visits' ,
required: false ,
category: 'legal'
}
]
};
return roleMap [ position ] || [];
}
// Contract type specific requirements
async function getContractTypeRequirements ( contractType : NewHireData [ 'contractType' ]) : Promise < DocumentRequirement []> {
if ( contractType === 'contractor' ) {
return [
{
id: 'invoice_details' ,
name: 'Invoicing Details' ,
description: 'Business registration and VAT number' ,
required: true ,
category: 'financial'
},
{
id: 'insurance_certificate' ,
name: 'Professional Insurance' ,
description: 'Professional indemnity insurance' ,
required: true ,
category: 'legal'
}
];
}
return [];
}
// Document checklist generation with personalization
async function generateDocumentChecklist (
requirements : DocumentRequirement [],
newHireData : NewHireData
) : Promise < DocumentChecklist > {
const checklist = {
employeeId: newHireData . employeeId ,
employeeName: newHireData . fullName ,
position: newHireData . position ,
startDate: newHireData . startDate ,
totalDocuments: requirements . length ,
completedDocuments: 0 ,
documents: requirements . map ( req => ({
... req ,
status: 'pending' ,
uploadUrl: generateDocumentUploadUrl ( newHireData . employeeId , req . id ),
helpText: generateHelpText ( req . id , newHireData . officeLocation )
})),
estimatedTime: calculateEstimatedCompletionTime ( requirements . length ),
progressPercentage: 0
};
return checklist ;
}
// Error handling for onboarding failures
class OnboardingError extends Error {
constructor (
message : string,
public readonly employeeId : string,
public readonly stage ?: string
) {
super ( message );
this . name = 'OnboardingError' ;
}
}
// Document checklist interface
interface DocumentChecklist {
employeeId : string;
employeeName : string;
position : string;
startDate : string;
totalDocuments : number;
completedDocuments : number;
documents : ( DocumentRequirement & {
status : 'pending' | 'uploaded' | 'approved' | 'rejected' ;
uploadUrl : string;
helpText : string;
})[];
estimatedTime : string;
progressPercentage : number;
}
Progressive disclosure: Show only relevant fields based on previous answersAuto-population: Pre-fill data from HR system and external APIsReal-time validation: Check tax numbers, bank details, etc. instantlyMobile-optimized: Complete on phone during commute
Stage 2: Intelligent IT Provisioning Problem: IT setup was entirely manual, often taking 2-3 days.
Solution: Automated provisioning based on role templates.
// IT provisioning automation types interface ITProvisioningResult { accounts : EmployeeAccount []; software : SoftwareLicense []; hardware : HardwareAssignment ; workspace : WorkspaceSetup ; }
interface RoleTemplate { requiredSoftware : string[]; accessGroups : string[]; hardwareTier : 'basic' | 'standard' | 'high_performance' ; }
interface EmployeeAccount { service : string; username : string; email : string; accessLevel : string; createdAt : string; }
Email/Slack accounts: Created with proper naming conventionsSoftware licenses: Auto-assigned based on role requirementsAccess groups: Security permissions set automaticallyHardware orders: Triggered for remote employees
Stage 3: Personalized Training Assignment Problem: Everyone got the same generic training, regardless of role or experience.
Solution: AI-powered training personalization based on role, experience, and learning style.
// Training system types interface TrainingModule { id : string; title : string; description : string; category : 'compliance' | 'technical' | 'role_specific' | 'optional' ; estimatedDuration : number; // minutes difficulty : 'beginner' | 'intermediate' | 'advanced' ; prerequisites ?: string[]; tags : string[]; }
interface EmployeeProfile { experience : { totalYears : number; relevantSkills : string[]; previousRoles : string[]; }; learningPreferences Training personalization features:
Skip redundant content: Don't teach Git to senior developersAdaptive pacing: Fast track for experienced hires, extra support for new gradsLearning style matching: Video vs text vs interactive based on preferencesMicrolearning: Break complex topics into 15-minute modules
Stage 4: Automated Compliance Tracking Problem: Ensuring all employees completed mandatory training and acknowledged policies was a manual nightmare.
Solution: Real-time compliance dashboard with automated follow-ups.
// Compliance tracking types interface ComplianceRequirement { id : string; name : string; description : string; category : 'legal' | 'security' | 'safety' | 'role_specific' ; deadline : string; priority : 'critical' | 'high' | 'medium' | 'low' ; location ?: string; role ?: string; }
interface CompletionStatus { requirementId : string; employeeId : string; status : 'not_started' | 'in_progress' | 'completed' | 'overdue' ;
Stage 5: Smart Manager & Team Integration Problem: New hires often felt disconnected, unsure of expectations and team dynamics.
Solution: Automated manager preparation and team integration workflows.
// Manager preparation types interface ManagerPreparationResult { managerChecklist : ManagerChecklist ; teamIntroduction : TeamIntroduction ; firstWeekSchedule : WeeklySchedule ; assignedBuddy : BuddyAssignment ; }
interface ManagerChecklist { managerId : string; newHireId : string; tasks : { id : string; task : string; description : string; dueDate : string; priority : 'high' | 'medium' | 'low' ; completed : boolean; }[]; totalTasks :
Implementation Timeline & Results
Week 1-2: Document Workflow Setup
Built onboarding portal with guided document completion
Integrated with DocuSign for contract signing
Created role-based document templates
Challenge: Different legal requirements across EU countries
Solution: Legal review matrix with automatic compliance checking
Week 3-4: IT Provisioning Automation
Integrated with IT systems (Active Directory, software license management)
Created role templates and access groups
Automated hardware ordering and setup
Challenge: Legacy IT systems with limited APIs
Solution: RPA (Robotic Process Automation) for screen automation
Week 5-6: Training Personalization Engine
Built learning management system integration
Created role and experience-based training paths
Implemented adaptive scheduling algorithms
Challenge: Measuring training effectiveness
Solution: Built analytics to track completion rates and knowledge retention
Week 7-8: Compliance & Team Integration
Created compliance tracking dashboard
Built automated reminder and escalation workflows
Integrated with Slack for team introductions
Results & ROI Analysis
Time Savings
HR time per hire: 16 hours → 2.5 hours (84% reduction)New hire idle time: 3 days → 3 hours (92% reduction)IT setup time: 2-3 days → 30 minutes (automatic)Training completion: 2 weeks → 5 days (faster, more personalized)
Cost Impact
HR cost per hire: €1,200 → €180 (85% reduction)Productivity loss: €800 → €120 per hire (earlier productivity)Total saving: €1,700 per hireAnnual savings: €1,700 × 240 hires = €408K
Quality Improvements
Document completion rate: 78% → 98% (guided process)Training completion rate: 65% → 95% (personalized paths)New hire satisfaction: 3.2/5 → 5.1/5 (smooth experience)Time to first productive contribution: 2 weeks → 4 days
Compliance & Risk
Missing documents: 23% → 2% (automated tracking)Training compliance: 71% → 99% (automated follow-up)Security incidents from new hires: 8 → 0 (better security training)
Lessons Learned & Best Practices
What Worked Extremely Well
Mobile-first approach: Most new hires completed documents on phonesProgressive disclosure: Don't overwhelm with 50 fields at onceReal-time validation: Catch errors immediately, not days laterPersonalization: People appreciate training that's relevant to themManager automation: Prepare managers better than most companies prepare new hires
What Required Iteration
Legal compliance: Required 3 revisions to handle EU data residencyIT integration: Legacy systems needed custom connectorsTraining content: Had to rebuild 40% of training modules for better engagementCultural fit: Added team value assessments and buddy matching
Unexpected Benefits
Manager development: Automated checklists made managers better at onboardingEmployee retention: Better first impressions led to 23% higher 90-day retentionData insights: Rich onboarding data helped improve hiring processScalability: Same system handled 2x growth without additional HR staff
Technical Architecture
Core Components
Document Portal: React frontend with guided workflowsIntegration Hub: Node.js API connecting all systemsTraining Engine: Python-based recommendation systemCompliance Dashboard: Real-time tracking with automated alerts
Security & Privacy
Data encryption: All PII encrypted at rest and in transitAccess controls: Role-based permissions with audit trailsGDPR compliance: Right to deletion, data portability, consent managementRegular audits: Quarterly security and compliance reviews
Scalability Features
Microservices: Each component independently scalableQueue-based processing: Handle onboarding spikes gracefullyMulti-tenant: Support different office locations and legal entitiesAPI-first: Easy integration with future HR systems
ROI for Different Company Sizes
Startup (1-50 employees, 2-5 hires/month)
Implementation cost: €15K-€25KAnnual savings: €40K-€100KROI timeline: 6-9 months
Scale-up (50-200 employees, 5-15 hires/month)
Implementation cost: €25K-€50KAnnual savings: €150K-€300KROI timeline: 3-6 months
Enterprise (200+ employees, 15+ hires/month)
Implementation cost: €50K-€100KAnnual savings: €400K+ROI timeline: 2-4 months
Implementation Options
Option 1: Complete Custom Build Best for: Companies with unique requirements, complex compliance needs
Timeline: 12-16 weeks
Investment: €50K-€100K
Features: Fully customized to your workflows and systems
Option 2: Platform Integration Best for: Companies using modern HR platforms (BambooHR, Workday, etc.)
Timeline: 6-10 weeksInvestment: €25K-€50K
Features: Pre-built integrations with popular HR tools
Option 3: MVP Implementation Best for: Startups wanting quick wins on biggest pain points
Timeline: 4-6 weeks
Investment: €15K-€25K
Features: Core automation for document processing and IT provisioning
The Future of HR Automation
AI interviewing: Automated initial screening with bias detectionPredictive analytics: Identify flight risk during onboardingVR onboarding: Immersive company culture and office toursContinuous onboarding: Learning paths that extend beyond first monthCross-border automation: Handle visa, tax, and compliance across countries
Culture fit assessment and mentoring
Complex personal situations and accommodations
Strategic role planning and career pathing
Relationship building and trust development
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Every manual onboarding step is time your HR team could spend on strategic work. Every day a new hire waits for access is productivity lost forever. The companies winning the talent war are the ones making onboarding effortless.
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interface SoftwareLicense {
software : string;
licenseType : string;
assignedAt : string;
expiresAt ?: string;
}
interface HardwareAssignment {
laptop : string;
monitor ?: string;
accessories : string[];
deliveryAddress : string;
estimatedDelivery : string;
}
interface WorkspaceSetup {
deskLocation ?: string;
accessCard : boolean;
parkingSpace ?: string;
securityBadge : boolean;
}
// Main IT provisioning function
async function provisionITAccess ( employeeData : NewHireData ) : Promise < ITProvisioningResult > {
try {
const roleTemplate = getRoleTemplate ( employeeData . position );
// Create accounts and access in parallel
const [ accounts , softwareLicenses , hardware , workspaceSetup ] = await Promise . all ([
createEmployeeAccounts ( employeeData , roleTemplate ),
provisionSoftware ( roleTemplate . requiredSoftware ),
assignHardware ({
role: employeeData . position ,
location: employeeData . officeLocation ,
preferences: employeeData . equipmentPreferences || {}
}),
configureWorkspace ( employeeData , roleTemplate )
]);
return {
accounts ,
software: softwareLicenses ,
hardware ,
workspace: workspaceSetup
};
} catch ( error ) {
console . error ( 'IT provisioning failed:' , error );
throw new Error ( `IT provisioning failed for employee ${ employeeData . employeeId } ` );
}
}
function getRoleTemplate ( position : string) : RoleTemplate {
const templates : Record <string, RoleTemplate > = {
'software_engineer' : {
requiredSoftware: [ 'jira' , 'slack' , 'github' , 'docker' , 'vscode' ],
accessGroups: [ 'engineering' , 'all_employees' ],
hardwareTier: 'high_performance'
},
'product_manager' : {
requiredSoftware: [ 'jira' , 'slack' , 'figma' , 'analytics_tools' ],
accessGroups: [ 'product' , 'engineering' , 'all_employees' ],
hardwareTier: 'standard'
},
'sales_representative' : {
requiredSoftware: [ 'salesforce' , 'slack' , 'calendar' , 'video_conferencing' ],
accessGroups: [ 'sales' , 'all_employees' ],
hardwareTier: 'standard'
},
'default' : {
requiredSoftware: [ 'slack' , 'calendar' , 'email' ],
accessGroups: [ 'all_employees' ],
hardwareTier: 'basic'
}
};
return templates [ position ] || templates [ 'default' ];
}
// Create employee accounts across systems
async function createEmployeeAccounts (
employeeData : NewHireData ,
roleTemplate : RoleTemplate
) : Promise < EmployeeAccount []> {
const accounts : EmployeeAccount [] = [];
// Generate username based on company convention
const username = generateUsername ( employeeData . fullName );
const email = ` ${ username } @company.com` ;
try {
// Create Active Directory account
const adAccount = await createADAccount ({
username ,
email ,
fullName: employeeData . fullName ,
department: employeeData . department ,
accessGroups: roleTemplate . accessGroups
});
accounts . push ({
service: 'Active Directory' ,
username: adAccount . username ,
email: adAccount . email ,
accessLevel: 'employee' ,
createdAt: new Date (). toISOString ()
});
// Create email account
const emailAccount = await createEmailAccount ({
username ,
fullName: employeeData . fullName ,
department: employeeData . department
});
accounts . push ({
service: 'Email' ,
username: emailAccount . username ,
email: emailAccount . email ,
accessLevel: 'full' ,
createdAt: new Date (). toISOString ()
});
return accounts ;
} catch ( error ) {
console . error ( 'Account creation failed:' , error );
throw error ;
}
}
function generateUsername ( fullName : string) : string {
const nameParts = fullName . toLowerCase (). split ( ' ' );
if ( nameParts . length >= 2 ) {
return ` ${ nameParts [ 0 ][ 0 ] }${ nameParts [ nameParts . length - 1 ] } ` ;
}
return nameParts [ 0 ];
}
:
{
style : 'visual' | 'auditory' | 'kinesthetic' | 'mixed' ;
pace : 'fast' | 'normal' | 'slow' ;
availability : {
hoursPerWeek : number;
preferredTimes : string[];
};
};
goals : string[];
}
interface LearningSchedule {
employeeId : string;
totalModules : number;
estimatedCompletionDate : string;
weeklySchedule : {
week : number;
modules : TrainingModule [];
totalTime : number;
}[];
}
// Main training assignment function
async function assignPersonalizedTraining ( employeeData : NewHireData ) : Promise < LearningSchedule > {
try {
// Analyze employee profile
const profile = await analyzeEmployeeProfile ( employeeData );
// Get base training requirements
const [ mandatoryTraining , roleTraining ] = await Promise . all ([
getMandatoryTraining ( employeeData . officeLocation ),
getRoleTraining ( employeeData . position )
]);
// Combine all training modules
const allTrainingModules = [ ... mandatoryTraining , ... roleTraining ];
// Personalize based on experience and preferences
const personalizedTraining = await personalizeTrainingPath (
allTrainingModules ,
profile
);
// Create adaptive learning schedule
const schedule = await createLearningSchedule ({
trainingModules: personalizedTraining ,
startDate: employeeData . startDate ,
availability: profile . learningPreferences . availability ,
learningPace: profile . learningPreferences . pace
});
return schedule ;
} catch ( error ) {
console . error ( 'Training assignment failed:' , error );
throw new Error ( `Training assignment failed for employee ${ employeeData . employeeId } ` );
}
}
// Personalize training path based on experience and preferences
async function personalizeTrainingPath (
trainingModules : TrainingModule [],
employeeProfile : EmployeeProfile
) : Promise < TrainingModule []> {
const personalized : TrainingModule [] = [];
for ( const module of trainingModules ) {
// Skip modules if employee has relevant experience
if ( await hasRelevantExperience ( employeeProfile , module)) {
// Replace with advanced version if available
const advancedModule = await getAdvancedVersion (module);
if ( advancedModule ) {
personalized . push ( advancedModule );
}
// Otherwise skip the module entirely
} else {
personalized . push (module);
}
}
// Add recommended modules based on role and goals
const recommended = await getRecommendedTraining ( employeeProfile );
personalized . push ( ... recommended );
return personalized ;
}
// Check if employee has relevant experience for a module
async function hasRelevantExperience (
profile : EmployeeProfile ,
module : TrainingModule
) : Promise <boolean> {
// Check if employee has skills that overlap with module content
const moduleSkills = module. tags ;
const employeeSkills = profile . experience . relevantSkills ;
const skillOverlap = moduleSkills . filter ( skill =>
employeeSkills . some ( empSkill =>
empSkill . toLowerCase (). includes ( skill . toLowerCase ())
)
). length ;
// If 70% of module skills are covered and employee is experienced
const overlapRatio = skillOverlap / moduleSkills . length ;
const isExperienced = profile . experience . totalYears > 3 ;
return overlapRatio >= 0.7 && isExperienced ;
}
// Get mandatory training based on office location
async function getMandatoryTraining ( location : string) : Promise < TrainingModule []> {
const baseModules : TrainingModule [] = [
{
id: 'gdpr_compliance' ,
title: 'GDPR Data Protection Training' ,
description: 'Understanding GDPR requirements and data protection' ,
category: 'compliance' ,
estimatedDuration: 45 ,
difficulty: 'beginner' ,
tags: [ 'privacy' , 'data protection' , 'legal' ]
},
{
id: 'security_awareness' ,
title: 'Information Security Awareness' ,
description: 'Cybersecurity best practices and threat awareness' ,
category: 'compliance' ,
estimatedDuration: 30 ,
difficulty: 'beginner' ,
tags: [ 'security' , 'cybersecurity' , 'best practices' ]
},
{
id: 'company_culture' ,
title: 'Company Culture and Values' ,
description: 'Understanding company mission, values, and culture' ,
category: 'compliance' ,
estimatedDuration: 60 ,
difficulty: 'beginner' ,
tags: [ 'culture' , 'values' , 'company' ]
}
];
// Add location-specific modules
if ( location === 'UK' ) {
baseModules . push ({
id: 'modern_slavery_awareness' ,
title: 'Modern Slavery Awareness Training' ,
description: 'UK Modern Slavery Act compliance training' ,
category: 'compliance' ,
estimatedDuration: 20 ,
difficulty: 'beginner' ,
tags: [ 'compliance' , 'legal' , 'UK' ]
});
}
return baseModules ;
}
completedAt
?:
string;
daysOverdue ?: number;
remindersSent : number;
escalated : boolean;
}
interface ComplianceStatus {
employeeId : string;
overallStatus : 'compliant' | 'partially_compliant' | 'non_compliant' ;
totalRequirements : number;
completedRequirements : number;
overdueRequirements : number;
completionPercentage : number;
requirements : ( ComplianceRequirement & CompletionStatus )[];
nextDeadline ?: string;
}
// Main compliance tracking function
async function trackComplianceStatus ( employeeId : string) : Promise < ComplianceStatus > {
try {
const employee = await getEmployeeData ( employeeId );
const requirements = await getComplianceRequirements ( employee );
const complianceStatus : ComplianceStatus = {
employeeId ,
overallStatus: 'compliant' ,
totalRequirements: requirements . length ,
completedRequirements: 0 ,
overdueRequirements: 0 ,
completionPercentage: 0 ,
requirements: [],
nextDeadline: undefined
};
for ( const requirement of requirements ) {
const completion = await checkCompletionStatus ( employeeId , requirement );
// Automated follow-up if overdue
if ( completion . status === 'overdue' ) {
complianceStatus . overdueRequirements ++ ;
await sendComplianceReminder ( employee , requirement );
// Escalate if critically overdue
if ( completion . daysOverdue && completion . daysOverdue > 7 ) {
await escalateToManager ( employee , requirement );
completion . escalated = true ;
}
}
if ( completion . status === 'completed' ) {
complianceStatus . completedRequirements ++ ;
}
complianceStatus . requirements . push ({
... requirement ,
... completion
});
}
// Calculate overall status
complianceStatus . completionPercentage =
( complianceStatus . completedRequirements / complianceStatus . totalRequirements ) * 100 ;
if ( complianceStatus . overdueRequirements > 0 ) {
complianceStatus . overallStatus = 'non_compliant' ;
} else if ( complianceStatus . completionPercentage < 100 ) {
complianceStatus . overallStatus = 'partially_compliant' ;
}
// Find next deadline
const upcomingDeadlines = complianceStatus . requirements
. filter ( req => req . status !== 'completed' )
. map ( req => req . deadline )
. sort ();
complianceStatus . nextDeadline = upcomingDeadlines [ 0 ];
return complianceStatus ;
} catch ( error ) {
console . error ( 'Compliance tracking failed:' , error );
throw new Error ( `Compliance tracking failed for employee ${ employeeId } ` );
}
}
// Get compliance requirements based on employee profile
async function getComplianceRequirements ( employee : NewHireData ) : Promise < ComplianceRequirement []> {
const baseRequirements : ComplianceRequirement [] = [
{
id: 'gdpr_training' ,
name: 'GDPR Training' ,
description: 'Data protection and privacy training' ,
category: 'legal' ,
deadline: new Date ( Date . now () + 7 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000 ). toISOString (), // 7 days
priority: 'critical'
},
{
id: 'security_awareness' ,
name: 'Security Awareness Training' ,
description: 'Cybersecurity best practices' ,
category: 'security' ,
deadline: new Date ( Date . now () + 14 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000 ). toISOString (), // 14 days
priority: 'high'
},
{
id: 'code_of_conduct' ,
name: 'Code of Conduct Acknowledgment' ,
description: 'Company code of conduct and ethics' ,
category: 'legal' ,
deadline: new Date ( Date . now () + 3 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000 ). toISOString (), // 3 days
priority: 'critical'
},
{
id: 'health_safety' ,
name: 'Health and Safety Training' ,
description: 'Workplace health and safety procedures' ,
category: 'safety' ,
deadline: new Date ( Date . now () + 10 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000 ). toISOString (), // 10 days
priority: 'medium'
}
];
// Location-specific requirements
if ( employee . officeLocation === 'UK' ) {
baseRequirements . push ({
id: 'modern_slavery_awareness' ,
name: 'Modern Slavery Awareness' ,
description: 'UK Modern Slavery Act compliance' ,
category: 'legal' ,
deadline: new Date ( Date . now () + 30 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000 ). toISOString (), // 30 days
priority: 'medium' ,
location: 'UK'
});
} else if ([ 'France' , 'Germany' , 'Ireland' ]. includes ( employee . officeLocation )) {
baseRequirements . push ({
id: 'eu_working_time_directive' ,
name: 'EU Working Time Directive' ,
description: 'EU working time regulations' ,
category: 'legal' ,
deadline: new Date ( Date . now () + 21 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000 ). toISOString (), // 21 days
priority: 'medium' ,
location: 'EU'
});
}
// Role-specific requirements
if ( employee . position . includes ( 'manager' ) || employee . position . includes ( 'director' )) {
baseRequirements . push ({
id: 'management_training' ,
name: 'Management Essentials Training' ,
description: 'Leadership and management best practices' ,
category: 'role_specific' ,
deadline: new Date ( Date . now () + 45 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000 ). toISOString (), // 45 days
priority: 'high' ,
role: 'management'
});
}
// Add data protection training for roles with customer data access
const dataAccessRoles = [ 'developer' , 'analyst' , 'support' , 'sales' ];
if ( dataAccessRoles . some ( role => employee . position . toLowerCase (). includes ( role ))) {
baseRequirements . push ({
id: 'data_protection_training' ,
name: 'Advanced Data Protection Training' ,
description: 'Enhanced data protection for customer data handlers' ,
category: 'security' ,
deadline: new Date ( Date . now () + 14 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000 ). toISOString (), // 14 days
priority: 'critical' ,
role: 'data_access'
});
}
return baseRequirements ;
}
// Check completion status for a specific requirement
async function checkCompletionStatus (
employeeId : string,
requirement : ComplianceRequirement
) : Promise < CompletionStatus > {
// This would query your learning management system or compliance database
const completionRecord = await getCompletionRecord ( employeeId , requirement . id );
if ( ! completionRecord ) {
return {
requirementId: requirement . id ,
employeeId ,
status: 'not_started' ,
remindersSent: 0 ,
escalated: false
};
}
const now = new Date ();
const deadline = new Date ( requirement . deadline );
if ( completionRecord . completedAt ) {
return {
requirementId: requirement . id ,
employeeId ,
status: 'completed' ,
completedAt: completionRecord . completedAt ,
remindersSent: completionRecord . remindersSent ,
escalated: false
};
}
const isOverdue = now > deadline ;
const daysOverdue = isOverdue ? Math . floor (( now . getTime () - deadline . getTime ()) / ( 1000 * 60 * 60 * 24 )) : 0 ;
return {
requirementId: requirement . id ,
employeeId ,
status: isOverdue ? 'overdue' : 'in_progress' ,
daysOverdue: isOverdue ? daysOverdue : undefined ,
remindersSent: completionRecord . remindersSent ,
escalated: completionRecord . escalated || false
};
}
number;
completedTasks : number;
}
interface TeamMember {
id : string;
name : string;
position : string;
experience : number;
skills : string[];
availability : {
hoursPerWeek : number;
currentLoad : number;
};
buddyHistory : {
totalAssignments : number;
successRate : number;
lastAssignment ?: string;
};
}
interface BuddyAssignment {
buddyId : string;
buddyName : string;
buddyPosition : string;
matchScore : number;
introductionMessage : string;
guidelines : string[];
meetingSchedule : {
frequency : 'daily' | 'weekly' | 'bi_weekly' ;
duration : number;
suggestedTimes : string[];
};
}
interface TeamIntroduction {
teamName : string;
teamSize : number;
teamDescription : string;
members : {
name : string;
position : string;
funFact ?: string;
welcomeMessage : string;
}[];
teamProjects : string[];
communicationChannels : {
slack : string;
email : string;
meetings : string;
};
}
interface WeeklySchedule {
week : number;
newHireId : string;
managerId : string;
schedule : {
day : string;
events : {
time : string;
duration : number;
title : string;
description : string;
attendees : string[];
location : string;
type : 'meeting' | 'training' | 'social' | 'work_time' ;
}[];
}[];
}
// Main manager preparation function
async function prepareManagerForNewHire ( newHireData : NewHireData ) : Promise < ManagerPreparationResult > {
try {
if ( ! newHireData . managerId ) {
throw new Error ( 'Manager ID is required for preparation' );
}
const [ manager , teamMembers ] = await Promise . all ([
getManager ( newHireData . managerId ),
getTeamMembers ( newHireData . department )
]);
// Generate all preparation materials in parallel
const [ checklist , teamIntro , schedule , buddy ] = await Promise . all ([
createManagerChecklist ( newHireData , manager ),
prepareTeamIntroduction ( newHireData , teamMembers ),
createFirstWeekSchedule ( newHireData , manager ),
assignBuddy ( newHireData , teamMembers )
]);
// Schedule pre-arrival meeting with manager
await scheduleManagerPrepMeeting ( manager , newHireData );
return {
managerChecklist: checklist ,
teamIntroduction: teamIntro ,
firstWeekSchedule: schedule ,
assignedBuddy: buddy
};
} catch ( error ) {
console . error ( 'Manager preparation failed:' , error );
throw new Error ( `Manager preparation failed for employee ${ newHireData . employeeId } ` );
}
}
// Assign buddy automatically based on role compatibility and availability
async function assignBuddy (
newHireData : NewHireData ,
teamMembers : TeamMember []
) : Promise < BuddyAssignment > {
try {
// Filter suitable buddies based on role, experience, and availability
const suitableBuddies = filterSuitableBuddies (
teamMembers ,
newHireData . position ,
newHireData . department
);
if ( suitableBuddies . length === 0 ) {
throw new Error ( 'No suitable buddies found' );
}
// Select buddy with best match score and availability
const selectedBuddy = selectBestBuddy ( suitableBuddies , newHireData );
// Create buddy introduction and guidelines
const [ introductionMessage , guidelines ] = await Promise . all ([
createBuddyIntroduction ( selectedBuddy , newHireData ),
generateBuddyGuidelines ( selectedBuddy , newHireData )
]);
const buddyAssignment : BuddyAssignment = {
buddyId: selectedBuddy . id ,
buddyName: selectedBuddy . name ,
buddyPosition: selectedBuddy . position ,
matchScore: calculateMatchScore ( selectedBuddy , newHireData ),
introductionMessage ,
guidelines ,
meetingSchedule: {
frequency: 'daily' ,
duration: 30 ,
suggestedTimes: [ '09:00' , '14:00' , '16:00' ]
}
};
// Record the assignment for future tracking
await recordBuddyAssignment ( selectedBuddy . id , newHireData . employeeId );
return buddyAssignment ;
} catch ( error ) {
console . error ( 'Buddy assignment failed:' , error );
throw error ;
}
}
// Filter team members suitable to be buddies
function filterSuitableBuddies (
teamMembers : TeamMember [],
newHirePosition : string,
newHireDepartment : string
) : TeamMember [] {
return teamMembers . filter ( member => {
// Experience requirements
const hasEnoughExperience = member . experience >= 1 ; // At least 1 year
// Availability requirements
const hasAvailability = member . availability . currentLoad < 80 ; // Less than 80% loaded
// Not too many current buddy assignments
const notOverloaded = member . buddyHistory . totalAssignments < 3 ;
// Good success rate with previous assignments
const goodSuccessRate = member . buddyHistory . successRate > 0.8 ||
member . buddyHistory . totalAssignments === 0 ;
// Role compatibility (similar or complementary skills)
const roleCompatible = isRoleCompatible ( member . position , newHirePosition );
return hasEnoughExperience && hasAvailability && notOverloaded &&
goodSuccessRate && roleCompatible ;
});
}
// Check if roles are compatible for buddy assignment
function isRoleCompatible ( buddyRole : string, newHireRole : string) : boolean {
const roleCompatibilityMap : Record <string, string[]> = {
'software_engineer' : [ 'software_engineer' , 'senior_engineer' , 'tech_lead' ],
'product_manager' : [ 'product_manager' , 'senior_pm' , 'product_owner' ],
'designer' : [ 'designer' , 'senior_designer' , 'design_lead' ],
'sales_representative' : [ 'sales_representative' , 'account_manager' , 'sales_manager' ],
'marketing_specialist' : [ 'marketing_specialist' , 'marketing_manager' , 'content_creator' ]
};
const compatibleRoles = roleCompatibilityMap [ newHireRole ] || [ newHireRole ];
return compatibleRoles . includes ( buddyRole );
}
// Calculate match score between buddy and new hire
function calculateMatchScore ( buddy : TeamMember , newHire : NewHireData ) : number {
let score = 0 ;
// Experience factor (30%)
const experienceScore = Math . min ( buddy . experience / 5 , 1 ) * 30 ; // Max 5 years
score += experienceScore ;
// Availability factor (25%)
const availabilityScore = Math . max ( 0 , ( 100 - buddy . availability . currentLoad ) / 100 ) * 25 ;
score += availabilityScore ;
// Success rate factor (25%)
const successRateScore = buddy . buddyHistory . successRate * 25 ;
score += successRateScore ;
// Role compatibility factor (20%)
const roleScore = isRoleCompatible ( buddy . position , newHire . position ) ? 20 : 0 ;
score += roleScore ;
return Math . round ( score );
}
// Select the best buddy from suitable candidates
function selectBestBuddy ( suitableBuddies : TeamMember [], newHire : NewHireData ) : TeamMember {
return suitableBuddies . reduce (( best , current ) => {
const bestScore = calculateMatchScore ( best , newHire );
const currentScore = calculateMatchScore ( current , newHire );
return currentScore > bestScore ? current : best ;
});
}
// Create personalized introduction message
async function createBuddyIntroduction (
buddy : TeamMember ,
newHire : NewHireData
) : Promise <string> {
return `Hi ${ newHire . fullName } ! 👋
I'm ${ buddy . name } , a ${ buddy . position } in the ${ newHire . department } team. I'm excited to be your buddy during your first few weeks here!
I've been with the company for ${ buddy . experience } year ${ buddy . experience !== 1 ? 's' : '' } and I'm here to help you settle in, answer any questions, and make sure you feel welcomed.
I'll be reaching out to schedule our first chat where I can go over your questions, talk about team dynamics, and I can share some insider tips that will help you hit the ground running.
Looking forward to working with you!
Best,
${ buddy . name } ` ;
}
// Generate buddy guidelines
async function generateBuddyGuidelines (
buddy : TeamMember ,
newHire : NewHireData
) : Promise <string[]> {
return [
'Check in daily for the first week, then weekly for the following month' ,
'Be available for questions via Slack during business hours' ,
'Schedule regular 30-minute coffee chats or virtual meetings' ,
'Introduce the new hire to key team members and stakeholders' ,
'Share team-specific knowledge, tools, and best practices' ,
'Help with any technical or cultural questions' ,
'Provide honest feedback about their integration progress' ,
'Escalate any concerns to the manager or HR team' ,
'Make the new hire feel included in team activities and discussions' ,
'Share your own onboarding experience and lessons learned'
];
}
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