For Supervisors: Onboarding New Employees

Onboarding is the process of welcoming new employees to the university and their team, helping them understand job expectations and how their position supports the university’s mission, and quickly equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and key relationships to be successful in their new job.

Why is onboarding important?

• Helps employees build a strong sense of belonging and engagement from the beginning of their employment.
• Helps new employees fully contribute more quickly.
• Improves overall job satisfaction.
• Builds a more cohesive team and raises team productivity.
• Helps increase new employee retention.
• Reduces high turnover costs.

What is my role in onboarding as a supervisor?

The supervisor’s role is critical to onboarding. Your new employee will be looking to you to for guidance on what their first priorities will be, who they need to meet with, when to attend orientation, and more. Every employee you hire provides a unique opportunity to make a lasting impression on our university.