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New Employees

Employee Welcome Letter from Dale McLeod

I am pleased you chose the George Washington University as part of your career journey. Our university offers an experience that is special – something that you do not find just anywhere. The GW Values, indicated below, guide how we work together and contribute to our sense of community. Our values define who we are as an employer and an institution.

During your time at GW, I hope you see and explore the many ways our values contribute to our mission. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

Learning – Participate in GW’s tuition remission program or pursue individual, team, and leadership professional development opportunities.
Communication – Stay informed about university news and events across GW by reading GW Today.
Community – Sign up to take part in events organized by our work/life program, Colonial Community.
Diversity – Learn more about our Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
Excellence – Share your ideas on how to make GW more effective, efficient, and innovative with your colleagues.
Respect – Show appreciation for your GW colleagues by submitting a Positive Vibe.
Service – Sign up for an opportunity to give back through service.
Sustainability – Help make a Sustainable GW by getting involved in green initiatives.
Teamwork – Find ideas and resources to enhance your team’s performance.

As a new member of our GW community, strive to embrace these values in your everyday interactions. Your work with our students, faculty, alumni, parents, staff, neighbors, and others we serve reflects on you, your department, and our institution as a whole. We are “Proud to be GW,” and the combined efforts of each individual make our university a great place to learn, live, and work.

Welcome!

Dale McLeod

Interim Vice President for Human Resources

Weekly Orientation Breakfast

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GW’s Weekly Orientation Breakfast is an introduction to the GW community and the many resources available to its employees. The session addresses key questions as you begin your role and provides information on GW benefits, resources to support you, payroll information, and more.

New employees are typically scheduled for Orientation Breakfast on the first Monday of their employment. Please review your offer letter to find the date and time for which you are scheduled. Light breakfast fare is provided.

Please refer to your offer letter for the date of your orientation.

Date	Address	Building & Room #
Monday, April 9, 2018	800 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20052	Marvin Center 311
Monday, April 16, 2018	800 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20052	Marvin Center 311
Monday, April 23, 2018	800 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20052	Marvin Center 310
Monday, April 30, 2018	800 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20052	Marvin Center 310
Monday, May 7, 2018	800 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20052	Marvin Center 310

Parking Information

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Learn about requirements and recommendations to be prepared for your first day at your new position.

Employee Benefits Information

Visit the Benefits Administration website to learn about health, retirement, and other benefits available to GW employees.

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Learn about the resources available to you as you begin your new role.

Benefits, Perks, & Pay

GW is committed to offering you a comprehensive benefits package at a competitive cost. Information about the many benefits GW offers is covered in the New Employee Orientation Breakfast. In addition, information on health and welfare benefits as well as tuition and retirement benefits can be found on the Benefits Administration website.

Work-Life Benefits

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Colonial Community – GW's Work-Life program provides a range of perks, activities, and resources in support of the GW Values through a focus on personal and family life, healthy living, financial wellness, work fulfillment, and community building programs for all employees. Join the email list to get connected to information about free tickets, special events and other activities for employees and their families!
GW’s Libraries – As an employee, you have access to GW's library system, which includes libraries that serve all three campuses. They offer students and faculty members access to thousands of scholarly journals, reference books, international literature old and new, maps, photographs, history tomes and much more. Special collections feature unique literature and first-hand history not found elsewhere.
Cultural events – Check out the galleries, athletic events, performances, lectures and special events that are available on and around campus.
Health & Wellness Center – Located at the corner of 23rd and G Streets, the 189,000 square foot Lerner Health & Wellness Center is available for use by current George Washington University faculty, staff and students. There may be a fee for your membership.
GW Bookstore – Show your GWorld card to receive a 10% discount on selected items at the GW Bookstore, including official GW merchandise.
Holidays – Check the calendar to see which dates are holidays at GW.
Employee Leave – GW offers a variety of leave programs to employees, including annual leave, sick leave, personal leave, and others.
Transportation – Learn about the options available to employees:

Define Your Career Path

GW is committed to helping you pursue excellence by providing you with the tools and resources necessary to reach your full potential. The Career Path Program is designed to be your personal roadmap to career progression at GW. Career Path allows you to find the GW position you aspire to and to map out a path to reach your goals. Rather than confining your goals to your current school or division, this program makes it easy to find and compare similar job opportunities throughout the university.

Familiarize yourself with GW’s career philosophy.
Use the Career Path Program to explore the positions that align with your career goals.
Sharpen your skills by taking advantage of the developmental resources available to you.
Utilize GW’s performance management process to create and refine your professional development plan.