At-a-glance: Onboarding Your New Employee

When

Objective

       Summary of Activities

Pre-hire

Create a strong first impression. Ensure the employee has all the tools to perform their job and all administrative requirements are completed.

• Appropriate paperwork is submitted for approval.
• Set up workspace.
• Communicate regularly with new hire.
• Plan welcome events.
• Develop onboarding plan.
• Schedule training.

First Day

Welcome the employee and complete administrative tasks.

• Have colleagues introduce themselves.
• Finish completing new hire paperwork/benefits orientation.
• Meet to review expectations and onboarding plan.
• Provide tour of workplace/department.
• Share mission and organization of university and department.
• New hire lunch/welcome events.

First few weeks

Assist employee with learning about their job, their department, and the university.

• Share policies, practices, and procedures.
• Share unwritten policies and practices of the department.
• Expand network/resources.
• Provide training.

First ninety days

Establish regular communication channels and communicate expectations and requirements. Help the employee feel part of the larger business unit and university.

• Schedule regular one-on-one meetings.
• Provide feedback on performance and progress.
• Continue introductions of partners and stakeholders.