U of A
ONBOARDING PROGRAM
Prepare. Discover. Learn.
Did You Know?
Onboarding is the “connective tissue between new employees and a long-lived, highly productive career within an organization” (Perna, 2021).
At the U of A we understand that a great onboarding is the launch pad for setting new employees for success during their first 90 days and for laying the foundation for a long, productive career with the university. The U of A Onboarding Program is all about creating a great experience for both employees and supervisors and setting the stage for starting strong.
Learn more about the U of A Onboarding Program
In joining us you are advancing the core strengths of the university, including outstanding research excellence, commitment to providing the best learning experience to our students and cutting edge research. We want you to grow and thrive in your new role, and we have designed an onboarding experience that will support you in your journey.
The U of A Onboarding Program is designed to:
Reaffirm your employment decision
Empower you to copilot your onboarding journey
Accelerate your learning and competency development
Provide direction and support in navigating your new role
Foster a sense of belonging, engagement and shared purpose
Note: The Onboarding Program will be rolled out in phases. See target audiences below for an explanation.*
Getting Started with Tools + Resources
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For employees to co-pilot their onboarding journey
For supervisors/managers to lead onboarding journey for new employees
For new faculty members and those supporting onboarding, include deans/chairs/delegates, teaching/research mentors, administrators
For assigned to support a new employee as a peer/colleague
For administrators/delegates supporting supervisors to lead the onboarding journey
Did you Know?
"Research has shown that being systematic in onboarding brings new employees up to speed 50% faster, which means they're more quickly and efficiently able to contribute to achieving desired goals. Effective onboarding also dramatically reduces failure rates and increases employee engagement and retention." (Watkins, 2019)
TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The University of Alberta is primarily located on the traditional territory of Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, and Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe nations; lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit nations.