Not knowing the key details always exacerbates anxiety when starting a new job. The following activities are recommended best practices from leaders at all court levels in the state and departments in the administrative office.

• Prepare a draft performance plan from these generic templates. Use this to discuss the job's alignment with the Courts' mission and the new employee's individual performance expectations. Prepare to discuss questions the new employee may have about onboarding. Incorporate as appropriate in the final performance plan (structure of courts, district, teams, etc.). Make a plan to discuss (on the first day or during the first week) what they learned by asking the two impact questions and incorporate those findings as appropriate into the performance plan you will finalize before they finish their first month on the job.

• Order or provide other equipment needs

• Review standard procedures, policies, etc.

• Provide contact lists and lists of important websites

• Ensure access to necessary printers, applications, etc.