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Onboarding

Therefore, orientation of a new employee isn’t one event and doesn’t just take place on the employee’s first day, but is an ongoing introduction and transition into the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ community.

Our desire is to put the new employee at ease, welcome them to the college and help them to feel at home. Remember, not everyone is familiar with ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ or Holland!

Employee handbooks and key policies 

Before the Employee Begins

• Stop by Human Resources to pick up a new employee welcome box.
• Send a welcome card signed by everyone in the department, congratulating them on joining the team.
• Make sure colleagues and other members of department/office are aware of the new employee’s name, job responsibilities and start date.
• Provide them information for parking, as they may not have their pass yet.
• Let them know the time and location and who will greet them.
• Provide them with a basic idea of what they can expect their first day, week and month.
• Give them an opportunity to inquire about the community, and provide them information about local contacts if needed or desired.
• Create an agenda for the employees first week (this does not have to be specific, but it should give the employee a general idea of what to expect).

Employee’s First Day

• Meet them in an easy location; don’t make them have to find you.
• Consider taking them to lunch or coordinating a department lunch.
• Provide them with some time to decompress and take in the new information provided.
• Follow up with any needs regarding community/local information and contacts if needed.
• Don’t make them sit without anything to do.
• Allow for job shadowing if possible.
• Discuss relevant office procedures (e.g., use of calendars/schedules, safe information, key pads, locking doors/files, etc.).

Other Onboarding Tips

• The next time the college does professional photos, encourage them to attend!
• Invite the employee to Chapel within the first two weeks on the job.
• Make a list of key employees they’ll need to know. Make introductions or schedule meetings.
• Review the department budget (if relevant).
  • Will they need to use a college credit card? If so, potentially schedule training with Business Services.

Onboarding Resources

• (Google document)
• Welcome Email Tips
• Best Practices and Tips