Schedule 30, 60, 90 and 120 day check-ins with new hires. Use an existing set or create a template of questions and reference list of courses that are required or recommended.

Research on-boarding programs in units with high staff retention.

Present highlights of your new on-boarding program with colleagues throughout the university.

Inquire with colleagues from outside of your group how their departments or units onboard new talent and leaders. Share aspects of onboarding that you find valuable and unique to your team.

Facilitate an onboarding strategic plan with organization where you volunteer that has high turnover.

Download and listen to the Managers Tool podcast episodes relating to onboarding.

Create and implement a buddy system for new hires to facilitate acculturation to the group.

Attend a onboarding breakout session offered at a professional conference.

Analyze current on-boarding programming for your unit/group. With your team, create a needs assessment and collaborate to develop a 3-12 month on-boarding program that is unique to your group or department.