Before the first day
Customized welcome communication. A first-week schedule. Clear preparation checklists for the manager and trainer.
Currently Accepting Applications
A clearer beginning for your next new hire.
The First Light Pilot is a paid service with a focused scope. Luminous creates the essential tools for one position your business is actively hiring for. We then support the manager and trainer. The new hire receives support through the first 30 days.
Founding pilot investment: $1,500 USD. The focused scope covers one position and one upcoming new hire.
Brianna White, SHRM-CPFounder-led HR expertise
150 employees or fewerCreated for small businesses
Built around your workflowCustomized for your real environment
Clear before work beginsYou approve the scope and price first
What the Pilot Is
Focused support without rebuilding everything.
Instead of purchasing a complete company-wide onboarding system, you receive a customized experience for one role. Your manager knows what to prepare. Your trainer knows what to teach. Your new hire receives a more organized and welcoming beginning.
During the first week
A manager guide and trainer teaching sequence. Role-specific checkoff tools. Every resource is delivered as a practical digital document your business can keep.
Through day 30
Check-ins for the first day and first week. A follow-up at day 30. A 30/60/90-day success plan and closing recommendations.
$1,500 USDFixed founding pilot investment
One roleOne position and one upcoming new hire
You keep the toolsFinal approved documents belong to your business for internal use
Focused engagementPreparation begins after approval and active support ends after the 30-day check-in
Virtual delivery is available worldwide. The founding price includes digital delivery for one business location. Translation is quoted separately. International adaptation is also quoted separately. Printing and shipping are not included.
Is It a Fit?
Designed for a business preparing to hire soon.
This may be a strong fit if
- Your business has 150 employees or fewer.
- You expect to hire for one position within the next 90 days.
- An owner or manager can explain the role and current process.
- You want customized tools rather than generic templates.
Choose another path if
- You need a complete company-wide system. Explore the Brilliance Experience.
- You only need one standalone tool. Start a Luminous Preview.
- You are not preparing for a specific position yet. Take the Onboarding Score first.
- Your team cannot participate in brief planning and feedback conversations.
What Happens Next
A simple path from application to first day.
- 1Submit the application
Tell Luminous about your business. Share the role and your expected hiring timeframe.
- 2Have a fit conversation
If the timing and needs align, we will meet by phone or Zoom to understand the role and answer your questions.
- 3Approve your scope
You receive the exact deliverables. You also receive the timeline and responsibilities. Nothing begins until you approve them.
- 4Prepare and support
Luminous creates the tools before the start date and provides agreed check-ins through the new hire’s first 30 days.
No obligation to purchase. Applying simply gives Luminous enough information to review the timing and role. We will also confirm whether the pilot scope aligns.
Pilot Application
Tell us about the role you are preparing to fill.
Share the essentials below. If the First Light Pilot appears to fit, Luminous will contact you to answer questions and discuss the next step.
Your information stays private.Submitting this form does not reserve a pilot or commit your business to purchase.