{"id":12761,"date":"2021-01-25T15:02:19","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T21:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/?page_id=12761"},"modified":"2023-08-16T10:32:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T15:32:57","slug":"onboarding-the-new-hire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/hr\/onboarding-the-new-hire\/","title":{"rendered":"Onboarding the New Hire"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Managers should refer to both the New Employee Onboarding Checklist (<\/span>Supervisor<\/span><\/a> & <\/span>New Hire<\/span><\/a> versions) to ensure that all supervisor and employee tasks are complete.<\/span><\/p>\n

All employees must visit the Human Resources office on or before their start date to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form (I-9). Federal law requires that any person employed by the college must complete an I-9 within the first three days of employment. The employee must provide appropriate, original documentation for review and verification to HR. Failure to provide the proper documents may delay the start of employment or be cause for termination.<\/span><\/p>\n

The offer letter will state the date and time that the new hire paperwork benefits orientation will be held. Add this information to both the new hire\u2019s and supervisor\u2019s calendar. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Make the first day welcoming and meaningful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Familiarize yourself with the Onboarding process for the Employee on our Onboarding site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Engage with the new hire by checking in with them on a regular basis. Ensure they complete the <\/span>Onboarding Checklist<\/span><\/a> and attend the benefits orientation listed in their offer letter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Adjust the schedule for the first two weeks as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best practice suggests that new employees should be assigned a \u201cdepartment mentor\u201d to help them navigate the complexities of a new position at a new organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Evaluation forms should be completed by both the supervisor and the employee 90 days after initial hire. The evaluation form is intended to serve as a check in conversation between the employee and supervisor.<\/span><\/p>\n

New Hire 90-Day Job Evaluation for Employee<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

New Hire 90-Day Job Evaluation for Supervisor<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

St. Olaf encourages open communication within the department\/division; however, if the employee is not comfortable sharing their responses with the supervisor, they may submit the form to the supervisor\u2019s manager and via email to Human Resources at <\/span>employment@stolaf.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The supervisor\u2019s new hire evaluation should be sent to Human Resources either via campus mail or email to <\/span>employment@stolaf.edu<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n

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Employees who are engaged are emotionally committed to the college and its goals, meaning they genuinely care about their job and go above and beyond the call of duty. Engaged employees are happier and are more productive and innovative, while also being less likely to leave their job. Employee engagement involves helping your employees feel appreciated, see their work as valued, and feel connected to their team. Supervisors should lead by example in order to create a positive work environment and promote individual growth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Effective ways to engage employees<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n