Setting up new employees with the IT resources they require shouldn’t be an onerous task. But it can be if there is no repeatable process in place. Last minute or incomplete requests for new user setup from multiple channels are a burden on the IT department.

Implementing a formal process for setting up new employees will streamline requests and reduce the load on IT. Download Info-Tech’s “ New Employee - IT Resources Request Form” to get started. This form includes sections on:

• Network access.
• E-mail and VPN access.
• Operating system requirements.
• Phone and voicemail options.
• Door code and key requirements.

Don’t let ad hoc requests for IT services overwhelm your department. Force both users and IT staff to follow the same protocol using a formal process.