Setting up a new starter's laptop: a simple checklist

Enrol the device into your management system, such as Intune or Google endpoint management, before handing it over, so security policies apply from day one rather than being bolted on later. Install standard apps, set up email and Teams sign-in, confirm MFA is registered, and test WiFi and printer access before the new starter's first morning.

Coach's tip: do this the working day before they start — first-day tech problems set a terrible tone and eat their manager's morning too.