A Guide to Onboarding

 

Getting Started

Onboarding at LSU is a comprehensive, year-long process designed to seamlessly integrate new employees into our vibrant community. This critical phase of the employee lifecycle includes key elements such as recruitment, welcoming new team members, participating in orientation, clarifying job responsibilities, engaging in professional development, and understanding LSU’s organizational structure, culture, vision, mission, and values. 

 

Onboarding Guide

“ Employees who experience a strong onboarding process are 69% more likely to stay with a company for at least three years. ”

Step 1: Recruit

Recruiting encompasses all aspects of hiring individuals to work at LSU. It includes attracting, identifying, and engaging with candidates to ensure the best fit for the position, candidate, and LSU. For information pertaining to hiring practices, hiring managers can benefit from these useful resources:  

  • Filling a Vacancy - A webpage with detailed information for every step in the recruitment process.

  • Compensation Placement Guide - A resource for managers to assist with offering and providing fair and equitable compensation for new and current employees.

  • Manager's Checklist for Hiring - A snapshot of the steps in the hiring process.

  • Hiring Manager Guide - A step-by-step guide to reviewing and processing candidates in Workday.

  • 2024 New Hire Benefits Guide - A guide to provide summarized information on the comprehensive benefits package for eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours or greater per week and are appointed for a duration of at least one semester or 120 days.