ONBOARDING CHECKLIST: THE FIRST SIX MONTHS

Onboarding continues past a new employee’s first week. While the following items should be considered throughout an employee’s tenure, research indicates they are critical in the first six months.

• Facilitate initial and on-going training. Provide formal and on-the-job training that establishes a foundation of success for the employee. Training opportunities to consider include, but are not limited to:
  • Position-specific training manuals, modules, or sessions
  • Department-specific training manual, modules, or sessions
  • Job shadowing
  • Free classes/workshops offered through Learning & Development
  • Free courses offered through Lynda.com
  • UGA Student Affairs staff development initiatives
• Provide opportunities for mutual reflection. In addition to informal conversations, dedicate time near the employee’s 3-month and 6-month anniversaries to engage in mutual reflection. Topics to discuss include, but are not limited to:
  • Work performance standards, including demonstrated areas of proficiency and areas of improvement
  • Mutual expectations established in the first week
  • New or outstanding questions
  • Goals for the next 3-6 months