Checklist for supervisors of new employees: word | pdf
Self-guided checklist for new employees: word | pdf
Overview for Supervisors
A comprehensive orientation for the new employee includes....
Orientation is important because it lays a foundation for the new employee’s entire career with the department. First impressions are important since they establish the basis for everything that follows. Without orientation, a new employee sometimes feels uncomfortable in his/her new position and takes longer to reach his/her full potential
It is important to develop good communication with the new employee from the start. Distinct, well-defined expectations will reduce potential misunderstandings that may occur later. The more an employee knows about where he/she works, the more comfortable he/she will feel in his/her new position.
A Guide for Supervisors
Building a healthy relationship between you and your new employee is a deliberate and intentional process. Your integration "plan" should include:
- Announce whom you've hired and why.
- Communicate high priority objectives and performance expectations.
- Define the boundaries: rules, regulations, policies.
- Review checklists.
- Introduce key personal within and outside of your unit.
- Establish regular one-on-one meetings to review progress and address concerns
- Provide coaching and counseling.
- See also unit responsibilities
Tools & Resources for Supervisors
Below are links to resources available on campus to help you develop a comprehensive orientation process for your new employees.
Forms
- OSCAR is no longer in use. Please reach out to your respective Lifecycle team with your request.
Guides
- Getting off to a great start: guide for new employees
(printable download, Adobe Acrobat format) Employee does receive this form in their hiring packet. - Rules of the Road.
Miscellaneous links
- Equity and Inclusion
- Benefits Orientation
- Faculty Handbook
- Management/Supervisor Training
- New Classified Employee Checklist
printable download, Adobe Acrobat format) - OSU Mission Statement
- Promotion & Tenure Guidelines
- SEIU Bargaining Contract
- Information Services technology resources for faculty & staff
- Training & Professional Development
- Leave administration policies, procedures and guidelines
- Workers’ Compensation resources