# Employee onboarding checklist

> Markdown version of [Employee onboarding checklist](https://www.quickidcard.com/employee-badge-onboarding-checklist). Site index: [llms.txt](https://www.quickidcard.com/llms.txt). Full reference: [llms-full.txt](https://www.quickidcard.com/llms-full.txt).
> Last updated: 2026-09-20


Checklist for issuing employee ID badges during onboarding. No minimum order. Next business day processing on most paid orders.

## Steps

1. **Define badge requirements** — photo, name, title, department, optional barcode, QR, NFC, or HID RFID card types (see product limits). [Features](https://www.quickidcard.com/id-badges-features.md)
2. **Design or select a template** — 200+ layouts or design from scratch. Save to the account. [Templates](https://www.quickidcard.com/custom-ID-card-templates.md)
3. **Set up organization account (optional)** — HR Portal for employee self-order and HR approval. [HR Portal](https://www.quickidcard.com/hr-portal.md)
4. **Collect employee data and photos** — for 25+ with the same template, use free [batch processing](https://www.quickidcard.com/guides/batch-processing.md)
5. **Review and approve** — [approval workflow](https://www.quickidcard.com/id-badge-approval-workflow.md)
6. **Order and distribute** — print next business day after payment; each checkout ships to one address (office or the address entered at checkout). [Turnaround](https://www.quickidcard.com/fast-id-badge-turnaround.md) · [healthcare](https://www.quickidcard.com/healthcare-employee-id-badges.md)

## FAQ

**Fastest path for 50 new employees?** Free batch processing (spreadsheet + photos) or HR Portal for ongoing hiring.

**Need a printer?** No. See [printer alternative](https://www.quickidcard.com/id-card-printer-alternative.md).

**Single new hire?** Order one badge. No minimum.