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New Employee Training Guide

Comprehensive training program for new ARUKZ DIGITAL team members.

Welcome to ARUKZ DIGITAL!​

Welcome to the team! This guide will help you get up to speed quickly and set you up for success in your role.

Training Duration: 2-4 weeks
Owner: HR & Operations Team

Week 1: Orientation & Onboarding​

Day 1: Welcome & Setup​

Morning: Company Introduction​

Company Overview (2 hours):

  • Company history and mission
  • Vision and values
  • Organizational structure
  • Key team members
  • Office tour (if applicable)

Administrative Setup (1 hour):

  • Complete HR paperwork
  • Employee handbook review
  • Benefits enrollment
  • Emergency contact information
  • Photo for employee directory

Afternoon: Technical Setup​

IT Setup (2 hours):

  • Email account setup
  • Slack/communication tools
  • Project management tools (Jira/Asana)
  • File sharing (Google Drive/Dropbox)
  • VPN access (if needed)
  • Software installations
  • Password manager setup

Access & Credentials (1 hour):

  • CRM access
  • Analytics tools
  • Design tools
  • Development tools (if applicable)
  • Social media accounts
  • Other relevant platforms

Day 2: Company Culture & Processes​

Morning: Culture & Values​

Company Culture (2 hours):

  • Core values deep dive
  • Communication norms
  • Meeting culture
  • Work-life balance
  • Professional development
  • Team building activities

Professional Standards:

Afternoon: Core Processes​

Process Training (3 hours):

  • Client onboarding process
  • Project execution process
  • Quality assurance process
  • Communication protocols
  • Reporting procedures

Documentation:

Day 3: Services Overview​

All Day: Service Training​

Digital Marketing Services (Morning):

  • SEO services overview
  • Social media marketing
  • Content marketing
  • PPC advertising
  • Email marketing

Web & Mobile Development (Afternoon):

  • Website development
  • E-commerce solutions
  • Mobile app development
  • Web applications

Documentation:

Day 4: Tools & Systems​

Morning: Project Management​

Project Management Tools (2 hours):

  • Jira/Asana walkthrough
  • Task creation and assignment
  • Status updates
  • Time tracking
  • Reporting

File Management (1 hour):

  • Folder structure
  • Naming conventions
  • Version control
  • Backup procedures

Afternoon: Communication Tools​

Communication Systems (2 hours):

  • Slack best practices
  • Email etiquette
  • Video conferencing
  • Calendar management
  • Meeting scheduling

Client Communication (1 hour):

  • Client communication channels
  • Response time expectations
  • Escalation procedures
  • Professional tone

Day 5: Role-Specific Training​

All Day: Department Training​

Meet Your Team:

  • Team introduction
  • Role and responsibilities
  • Team workflows
  • Collaboration methods
  • Team goals

Role-Specific Training:

  • Job-specific tools
  • Key responsibilities
  • Performance expectations
  • Success metrics
  • Career path

Week 2: Hands-On Learning​

Role-Specific Deep Dive​

For SEO Specialists​

SEO Training:

  • On-page SEO techniques
  • Off-page SEO strategies
  • Technical SEO fundamentals
  • Local SEO best practices
  • SEO tools training (Ahrefs, SEMrush)
  • Keyword research
  • Content optimization
  • Link building strategies

Documentation:

For Social Media Managers​

Social Media Training:

  • Platform-specific strategies
  • Content creation
  • Community management
  • Social media advertising
  • Analytics and reporting
  • Tools training (Hootsuite, Buffer)

Documentation:

For Web Developers​

Development Training:

  • Development environment setup
  • Coding standards
  • Version control (Git)
  • Testing procedures
  • Deployment process
  • Security best practices

Documentation:

For Project Managers​

PM Training:

  • Project planning
  • Resource allocation
  • Timeline management
  • Client communication
  • Risk management
  • Quality control
  • Reporting

Documentation:

Week 3: Shadowing & Practice​

Shadow Experienced Team Members​

Shadowing Schedule:

  • Attend client meetings
  • Observe project execution
  • Watch presentations
  • See problem-solving in action
  • Learn best practices

Practice Projects:

  • Small practice project
  • Supervised work
  • Feedback sessions
  • Skill development
  • Tool proficiency

Week 4: Independent Work​

Gradual Responsibility​

Start Contributing:

  • Assigned real projects
  • Regular check-ins
  • Ongoing feedback
  • Skill refinement
  • Team collaboration

30-Day Review:

  • Performance review
  • Feedback session
  • Goal setting
  • Questions addressed
  • Next steps defined

Training Checklist​

Complete Training Checklist​

Week 1:

  • All administrative tasks completed
  • All accounts and access set up
  • Company culture understood
  • Core processes learned
  • Services overview completed
  • Tools and systems training done

Week 2:

  • Role-specific training completed
  • Documentation reviewed
  • Tools proficiency achieved
  • Practice exercises done

Week 3:

  • Shadowing completed
  • Practice projects finished
  • Feedback incorporated

Week 4:

  • Independent work started
  • 30-day review completed
  • Goals set

Resources​

Essential Documentation​

Must-Read Documents:

Process Documentation:

Service Documentation:

Training Materials​

Videos:

  • Company introduction video
  • Tool tutorials
  • Process walkthroughs
  • Best practices videos

Templates:

  • All Templates
  • Email templates
  • Report templates
  • Proposal templates

Success Tips​

Tips for Success​

1. Ask Questions:

  • No question is too small
  • Better to ask than assume
  • Use Slack for quick questions
  • Schedule 1-on-1s for deeper discussions

2. Take Notes:

  • Document everything
  • Create personal reference guide
  • Note tips and tricks
  • Build knowledge base

3. Be Proactive:

  • Seek learning opportunities
  • Volunteer for projects
  • Share ideas
  • Contribute to discussions

4. Build Relationships:

  • Get to know teammates
  • Network across departments
  • Attend team events
  • Be collaborative

5. Manage Time:

  • Prioritize tasks
  • Meet deadlines
  • Communicate delays early
  • Use time tracking

Support & Resources​

Getting Help​

Your Manager:

  • Primary point of contact
  • Regular 1-on-1s
  • Performance feedback
  • Career guidance

HR Team:

  • Benefits questions
  • Policy clarifications
  • Workplace issues
  • General support

IT Support:

  • Technical issues
  • Software problems
  • Access requests
  • Equipment needs

Buddy System:

  • Assigned buddy
  • Peer support
  • Informal questions
  • Social integration

Continuous Learning​

Ongoing Development​

Monthly:

  • Team training sessions
  • Skill workshops
  • Tool updates
  • Industry trends

Quarterly:

  • Performance reviews
  • Goal setting
  • Career development
  • Training needs assessment

Annual:

  • Comprehensive review
  • Promotion discussions
  • Long-term goals
  • Professional development plan

Last Updated: January 2026
Version: 1.0
Owner: ARUKZ DIGITAL HR & Operations Team

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