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New Employee Benefits Orientation Schedule

We are excited to announce the 2026 New Employee Benefits Orientation Schedule!

Important things to know about orientation:

  • All sessions will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the dates listed below.
  • All sessions are held in a hybrid format. All attendees will receive a Zoom invitation via email 2-3 business days prior to their scheduled orientation date.
  • Wage employees may attend during certain presentations as approved by Human Resources.
  • Orientation will follow a general regular schedule of every other Wednesday, except during holiday weeks.
  • Human Resources may reschedule orientation if there are fewer than five employees scheduled to attend on a given date, or add sessions as needed.

2026 Dates

January

  • Wednesday, Jan. 7
  • Tuesday, Jan. 13
  • Wednesday, Jan. 28

February

  • Wednesday, Feb. 11
  • Wednesday, Feb. 25

March

  • Wednesday, Mar. 11
  • Wednesday, Mar. 25

April

  • Wednesday, Apr. 8
  • Wednesday, Apr. 22

May

  • Wednesday, May 6
  • Tuesday, May 19

June

  • Wednesday, June 3
  • Wednesday, June 17

July

  • Wednesday, July 1
  • Thursday, July 16
  • Wednesday, July 29

August

  • Wednesday, Aug. 5
  • Wednesday, Aug. 12
  • Wednesday, Aug. 19
  • Wednesday, Aug. 26

September

  • Wednesday, Sept. 2
  • Wednesday, Sept. 16
  • Wednesday, Sept. 30

October

  • Wednesday, Oct. 14
  • Wednesday, Oct. 28

November

  • Wednesday, Nov. 11
  • Wednesday, Nov. 18

December

  • Wednesday, Dec. 2
  • Wednesday, Dec. 16