Onboarding

Resources in this section will help managers bring new employees up to speed in a timely fashion and make sure that they are able to quickly contribute fully to their new roles. 

Successfully onboarding a new employee is the first step in retaining talent on your team.

New Employee Checklist 

New hires will receive a link to the New Employee Checklist after they set up their GW email. This checklist introduces university policies, and provides next steps for before and after orientation. Managers should encourage their new employees to review the checklist and complete any required action items.

Manager Onboarding Guide
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Managers play a vital role in an employee’s onboarding process. When onboarding a new employee, managers should review the Manager Onboarding Guide (PDF).  The guide provides information about the onboarding process at GW, and what managers need to do to successfully onboard their new employee. Important action items are noted throughout the guide. 

 

New Hire Requirements

Learn about the federally required employment eligibility verification (I-9) process and other important paperwork that new hires need to complete.

Coaching New Employees

Find resources and advice on how to coach new employees to fully contribute in their new roles.