Data to ask a new employee

Here are some data points you may want to collect from a new employee during the onboarding process:

Contact Information

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address
• Emergency contact information (if applicable)

Work History

• Previous work experience (job title, company, dates of employment)
• Reason for leaving previous job(s)
• Relevant skills or training acquired in previous roles

Education

• Degree(s) earned
• Institution(s) attended
• Relevant coursework or specializations

Skills and Abilities

• Technical skills (e.g. programming languages, software proficiency)
• Soft skills (e.g. communication, teamwork, problem-solving)
• Language proficiency (if applicable)

Availability and Scheduling

• Availability for work (e.g. full-time, part-time, flexible hours)
• Preferred work schedule (e.g. morning, afternoon, evening)
• Any scheduling constraints or limitations (e.g. family obligations, school schedule)

Job-Specific Information

• Job title and responsibilities
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) or goals
• Any specific training or onboarding requirements

References

• Professional references (name, title, company, phone number, email)
• Personal references (name, relationship, phone number, email)

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary or hourly wage
• Benefits package (e.g. health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off)
• Any other compensation or perks (e.g. stock options, gym membership)

Other

• Any relevant certifications or licenses
• Any special accommodations or needs (e.g. disability, language support)
• Any other information that may be relevant to their employment or performance

Remember to tailor your data collection to the specific needs of your organization and the role being filled. It's also important to ensure that you are collecting only the information that is necessary and that you are complying with any relevant laws or regulations regarding employee data.