Staff Onboarding
Staff Onboarding
Western Kentucky University is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for new employees. Our onboarding process promotes clarity, engagement, and productivity by providing essential tools, resources, and guidance from day one.
Staff Onboarding Guidelines provide a structured framework for onboarding new staff at Western Kentucky University. The process ensures compliance, facilitates access to key resources, and encourages engagement throughout the first 90 days and beyond.
Supervisors should review and follow these guidelines to ensure a positive new hire experience.
New Staff Orientation is available to all new benefits-eligible staff and is scheduled at the start of each pay period within the bi-weekly payroll cycle, as outlined in the annual schedule.
To ensure the best possible onboarding experience, it is strongly recommended that new staff begin employment on one of these designated orientation dates.
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Wetherby Administration, Room G-23
These templates help supervisors communicate important logistics, share welcome information, and plan for effective, role-specific training for new hires.
Supervisor Templates |
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| 1st day communication template |
| Role-specific training template |
Supervisors should familiarize themselves with the Probationary Period Policy and their responsibilities during this time. To support employee success and engagement, supervisors must conduct check-ins at 30 and 60 days, followed by a final evaluation at the conclusion of the probationary period.
Supervisor Resources |
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| Supervisor Quick Guide to the Probationary Period |
| 30 and 60 day check-in template |
Upcoming Training
The First 90 Days: Staff Onboarding Guidelines and the Probationary Period Policy
Thursday, April 16th, 10:00am
https://wku.zoom.us/j/95217558746
This training will provide an overview of the Staff Onboarding Guidelines and the Probationary Period Policy applicable to staff employees. It will cover the staff onboarding process through the first 90 days of employment, as well as probationary period processes and expectations. Shared responsibilities among employees, supervisors, and Human Resources will be highlighted.
Some of the links on this page may require additional software to view.