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But how do you do that? Is it possible to deliver the same level of welcome remotely as you would in a physical environment? ## Three easy steps... Our virtual onboarding timeline condenses the process into three digestible steps; **preboarding, onboarding** and **first quarter experience**. By breaking it down into phases, you can start to work through a clear structure that will help you build a strong onboarding program fit for a virtual setting. ### [Click to download the timeline below:](https://www.applaudhr.com/hubfs/images/blog-images/Virtual%20onboarding%20template%20blogs/Virtual%20Onboarding_Infographic.pdf) [**![Image_Onboarding_Infographic](https://www.applaudhr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image_Onboarding_Infographic.png?width=735&name=Image_Onboarding_Infographic.png)**](https://www.applaudhr.com/hubfs/images/blog-images/Virtual%20onboarding%20template%20blogs/Virtual%20Onboarding_Infographic.pdf)   ## The Ultimate Virtual Onboarding Guide Download our free guide to virtual onboarding, packed full of tips and advice about all aspects of virtual onboarding, to help you give your new recruits the perfect welcome, virtually.   **[![DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE GUIDE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3805486/75cc4eea-cc6d-4f71-b402-9b0b3ce6674f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3805486/75cc4eea-cc6d-4f71-b402-9b0b3ce6674f)** ![Virtual onboarding phone and tablet mockup](https://www.applaudhr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/resources/Virtual%20onboarding%20phone%20and%20tablet%20mockup.png?width=443&name=Virtual%20onboarding%20phone%20and%20tablet%20mockup.png)   ** Published July 1, 2020 / by [Applaud](https://www.applaudhr.com/resources/author/applaud) #### Share the knowledge: - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### 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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