Orientations

New Employee Orientation (Staff)

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New Employee Orientation (NEO) is a required orientation for all permanent staff. 

New Employee Quick Start: Benefits, Payroll & More
This session is offered weekly on Tuesdays from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM via Zoom.

New Employee Orientation: University Onboarding
This session is held once per month from 9:00am - 1:45pm via Zoom. This is an opportunity for new employees to connect with the culture, history, and mission of Western. All new permanent employees are required to attend, but temporary employees and faculty are also welcome and encouraged to attend if they are able.  As a newly hired employee, you will receive an invitation to the session that works with your start date.

Please contact HR Onboarding with any questions regarding New Employee Orientations.

New Faculty Orientation

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New Faculty are not required to attend the staff NEO, but are welcome to do so! New Faculty Orientation is held each September.  Please visit the Welcome Events page on the Faculty Info. Hub for more details.

New Student Employee Orientation

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Please visit the new Student Employee Resources webpage for more orientation information. All orientations are held via Zoom.