Onboarding • 7 MIN. LÆSETID
Den komplette guide til pre-boarding for HR-teams
JUN 2, 2026
Pre-boarding is the period between offer acceptance and day one. Here is how to use it to build excitement and ensure every new hire starts strong.
Hvorfor pre-boarding betyder noget
The period between a candidate accepting an offer and their first day is one of the most vulnerable points in the employee lifecycle. The candidate may receive counter-offers, have doubts, or simply feel forgotten by their new employer if the silence is too long. Pre-boarding fills this gap with intentional communication and activity that builds connection and anticipation. Organisations that run structured pre-boarding report lower offer withdrawal rates and higher first-week engagement compared to those that send a contract and wait for day one.
Hvad en pre-boarding-sekvens indeholder
En pre-boarding-sekvens efter bedste praksis strækker sig typisk fra accept af tilbuddet til slutningen af uge ét. Centrale elementer omfatter: en velkomstmail fra HR inden for 24 timer efter accept, en personlig velkomstbesked fra den ansættende leder inden for 48 timer, en mail om 'hvad du kan forvente på din første dag' en uge før startdatoen, udstyr og adgang klargjort mindst tre arbejdsdage før startdatoen, en buddy-introduktion (via mail eller videokald) før dag ét og en opstartsopkald eller videomøde med lederen for at sætte kontekst og besvare spørgsmål.
Praktiske værktøjer til pre-boarding
An HRIS with automated onboarding workflows can trigger all pre-boarding communications automatically when a start date is confirmed, eliminating the manual effort that makes consistent pre-boarding difficult to sustain at scale. Pre-boarding portals, where new hires can access their contract, complete paperwork, and browse company information before day one, reduce the administrative load on day one itself and help the new hire feel informed and prepared. Track pre-boarding completion in your HRIS and follow up on any outstanding tasks before the start date.
