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However, as your new joiner won’t physically be in the office on their first day, you will need to use this time to ensure they have all of the equipment and access right they need so that on day one, they are ready to start. [Sending a survey out to your new joiner](https://www.applaudhr.com/resources/get-to-know-you-survey#blogForm) ahead of their start date is a great way to collect the necessary information that will help you write their bio and organize their home office setup; it also enables you to discover some fun facts that will help you personalize their onboarding experience. Take a structured approach to virtual onboarding and [download our free ‘Get to know you’ survey template.](https://www.applaudhr.com/resources/get-to-know-you-survey#blogForm) ** Published June 3, 2020 / by [Ivan Harding](https://www.applaudhr.com/resources/author/ivan-harding) #### Share the knowledge: - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### Download our free 'Get to know you' survey today Just a few details and we'll get your free guide emailed straight over ### Further Applaud news and insights you might like ### [The 2026 State of HR Service Report Learn how to transform HR into a people-first function that builds trust, designs better experiences, and drives real business results in this interactive, 10-minute guide . ** Jan 7, 2026 5:34:27 PM / by [Applaud](https://www.applaudhr.com/resources/resources/author/applaud)](https://www.applaudhr.com/resources/the-2026-state-of-hr-service-report) [Read More](https://www.applaudhr.com/resources/the-2026-state-of-hr-service-report) ### [Cultivating an employee-first mindset Learn how to transform HR into a people-first function that builds trust, designs better experiences, and drives real business results in this interactive, 10-minute guide . ** Oct 10, 2025 12:20:41 PM / by [Applaud](https://www.applaudhr.com/resources/resources/author/applaud)](https://www.applaudhr.com/resources/cultivating-an-employee-first-mindset) [Read More](https://www.applaudhr.com/resources/cultivating-an-employee-first-mindset) [![Applaud](https://www.applaudhr.com/hubfs/Redesign_2024/Applaud-logo-HRSD.svg "Applaud")](https://www.applaudsolutions.com) Products - [ Knowledge Management ](https://www.applaudhr.com/products/knowledge-management) - [ Ai Assistant ](https://www.applaudhr.com/products/ai-assistant) - [ HR Case Management ](https://www.applaudhr.com/products/hr-case-management) - [ Employee Portal ](https://www.applaudhr.com/products/people-portal) - [ Journeys ](https://www.applaudhr.com/products/journeys) Creator Platform Use case By team Next steps Learn Support Grow - - - - Creating HR service delivery tech from an employee point-of-view, Applaud puts the employee at the center of their everyday world of work, with direct access and personalized control, helping HR do more for their people. 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