We tried to put together something useful to help companies bring on new employees. I know I'm not Joel Spolsky, but I've always been inspired by The Joel Test.<p>I've also had some tougher experiences transitioning to new jobs. Lack of direct deposit and not having a laptop on my first day were some of those problems.
If only new jobs could be this good hahah...<p>I'd add "do you get introduced around the office?", and "go out to a bar on day 1". Never done that second one, but think it could be either a really really good, or really bad idea.