New Employee Checklist

Topic

Dept. or Manager

Onboarding Center

Ensure basic equipment and supplies are ready for new employee

X

All new regular full-time and part-time employees will make an appointment to go to the University Onboarding Center at East Hill Plaza. The following items will be completed at the appointment:- Activate netid if not already done

• Employment Eligibility (I-9) is verified
• Tax Forms will be completed in Workday
• Direct Deposit Form is completed in Workday
• Photo ID taken and given to employee
• Meet with a transportation representative and select options
• Meet with a benefits specialist to discuss benefits options
  
  

X

Assign room and/or building keys, if applicable

X (Facilities)

Assign Long Distance Code, if applicable

X

Instruction on Cornell Telephone Systems

X

Office 365 Overview

X

Subscribe to Listservs

X

Library Staff Web (need netid/library authorization to access)

X

Workday training for recording time worked (non-academics) and for recording time off

X

Understanding Your Paycheck

X (review)

X

Time Away from Work Policies

X

Inconvenience (Shift) Pay

X

Cornell Observed Holidays

X

Meal and Rest Breaks

X

Endowed Health Care Programs & Related Benefits

• Aetna Open Choice
• Cornell Program for Healthy Living (CPHL)
• Dental Plan and Eye Care Benefit
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Optional Retirement (TDA) Plan
• Medical Leaves Benefits
• Life and Optional Insurance Programs

X

CU Provided Benefits

• Group Term Life Insurance Plan
• CU Children's Tuition Scholarship Plan (CCTS)

X

Faculty & Staff Health Programs

• Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
• Cornell Wellness Program
• Work & Family Services

X

Pre-Tax Benefits

• Tax Deferred Plan
• Select Benefits

X

Payroll Deduction Benefits

• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care
• Auto & Homeowners Insurance

X

Departmental Health & Safety Overview

X

Maps of Cornell University

X

Overview of Library Systems

X

Overview of College(s)

X

Overview of Departmental Operations

X

Department/Library Tour

X

Set Performance Expectations

X

Performance Appraisal Process & Form

X

Probationary Review (non-exempt only)

X

Educational & Developmental Programs

• Employee Tuition Aid Program
• Employee Degree Program
• Extramural Program (Cornell Academic Course)

X

Encourage Growth and Development Opportunities

• Library Learning Opportunities
• CIT Workshops & Training
• OHR Workshops & Training

X

Overview of Library Committees (need netid/library authorization to access)

X

Encourage Attendance at other Orientation Events or Tours

X