Onboarding

In a nutshell: What's it all about?

The onboarding process covers employees joining ETH and their induction into the organisation, team and tasks. The phase between signing the contract and the end of the probation period is crucial for successful integration.

Opportunities and possibilities

For new employees to be able to perform to their full potential, close attention must be paid to their induction into the team and their new role. Take time for the newcomer and include everyone involved - especially your team - in the onboarding process. This will help you complete the initial phase more quickly and see the investment pay off.

Get active: How to demonstrate good leadership

Ensure good preparation and a structured onboarding process so as to support successful employment.
Involve your team in onboarding so as to promote inclusion.
Use onboarding to familiarise new employees with structures, processes and formal and informal procedures so they can quickly commence their actual tasks.
Take the time to ensure successful onboarding, thereby strengthening not only the professionalism and reputation of the university, but also the motivation of its staff.

Self-reflection: Am I applying my social and leadership competencies effectively?

Nurturing well-being:

Do I essentially offer a healthy work environment where everyone feels valued?
How do I support new staff so they settle into their new environment smoothly and quickly?

Building bridges:

Have I involved the team and new employees sufficiently in the onboarding process?
How has team morale changed as a result of the onboarding process?

Living inclusivity:

Do the new employees feel welcomed openly and without prejudice?
Have I considered the needs of all those involved - including my own?

In short: 5 steps to success

1. Make careful preparations 2. Hand a copy of the onboarding programme to the new employee and the team 3. Ensure individual configuration of the first day at work 4. Support continual integration in the team 5. Regularly monitor the onboarding progress

Areas of responsibility: Roles

Manager: oversees implementation

Employee: actively collaborates in the process

HR: offers advice and support

Team: advice and onboarding

Main responsibility

Manager

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Course: The first day at ETH

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