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Onboarding is the process of bringing new hires into the existing workforce in a strategic, welcoming manner that recognizes their orientation and other information and support needs. By paying attention to onboarding, organizations may optimize the success of new employees in the job.
There are a number of ways to help ensure the new hire’s success in the job. Some of these include, in addition to the written offer of employment:
- a warm welcome letter from the supervisor or manager that addresses the “informal” kinds of questions a new employee might have, like a map showing parking, restrooms, vending facilities, etc., instructions for how to join the coffee club or other such groups; their work schedule, including breaks.
- clear instructions about start time.
- introduction to staff members.
- clear job descriptions, performance plans and development plans provided on the first day on the job or shortly thereafter
- orientation to basic practices and procedures.
- a well-equipped work station ready for the new employee on the first day, complete with instructions for accessing the computer system and other technologies.
Managers and Supervisors Manual, Chapter 4.50, Instructions for Filling Vacancies
Managers and Supervisors Manual, Chapter 7.05, New Employee Orientation and Orientation Checklist
Managers and Supervisors Manual, Chapter 7.10, Employee Information and Checklist
Performance Evaluation website
The State of Iowa Individual Performance Plan and Evaluation Form (This document must be saved to your computer hard drive first before the macro will work.)
Instructions for Completing the Individual Performance Plan and Evaluation
The Individual Performance Plan: Writing Individual Performance Strategies
The Evaluation
The Individual Development Plan
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