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CU Boulder’s yearlong new hire onboarding program sponsored by the Department of Human »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ has been garnering nationwide attention among institutions of higher education for its innovative, comprehensive model. Recently, Chrissy Harrison, Onboarding Manager was invited to facilitate a national webinar through the College and University Professional Association for Human »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ (CUPA-HR). CUPA-HR reported that roughly 1,000 attendees logged-in to attend the live session. The presentation, titledÌý,Ìýis currently available on-demand and open for public viewing.ÌýÌý

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A comprehensive onboarding model includes programs, resources and guides not only for new hires, but also for their supervisors, managers, department chairs, principal investigatorsÌýandÌýHR liaisons. One highlight of the program is the New Employee Welcome Experience (NEW-X), a full-day orientation to campus with walking and bus tours.ÌýCU Boulder’s model is research-based, andÌýconsiders onboarding to be a process that spans the first year. The purpose of the model is to move newcomers to higher levels of productivity faster. Other outcomes include increased retention, engagement and commitment. The program was launched in Fall 2016.Ìý Over 900 new hires have attended NEW-X since its launch.ÌýÌý

The newest component to the comprehensive onboarding program launching this summer is the HR QuickStart Center. This center is a “one-stop-shop" for new, permanent, benefits-eligible hires to attend on their first day of work. The center provides instructional content on how to use theÌýMyCUInfoÌýportal, Skill Soft for required training, leave overview as well as a benefits orientation from Employee Services (CU System office in Denver.) New hires also obtain their BuffÌýOneCard, complete their I-9 employment verification, purchase a parking permit and complete required trainings through the Skill Soft system.ÌýSpending day one in the QuickStart Center guarantees new hires start their employmentÌýexperienceÌýequippedÌýwith theÌýbasicsÌý andÌýready to hit the ground.Ìý

To view the campus onboarding resources and guides, visit the Department of Human »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵÌýOnboarding webpage. If your department would like to participate in the QuickStart Center, please contactÌýChrissy HarrisonÌýatÌý303-492-2254.

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The Department of Human »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ (HR) creates success through others as we all strive to achieve the goals and fulfill the mission of CU Boulder. HR contribute leadership, ideas, and services that allow each person – whether an individual contributor or manager; a member of the faculty or staff – to do what they do…better. VisitÌý/hrÌýto learn more about HR.