IS&T Human Resources (IST-HR): Orientation
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IS&T Orientation
MIT Orientation
New hires to IS&T are provided with a variety of practical tools and resources that focus on immersing new employees into the MIT/IS&T culture and environment. The following is a set of guidelines and recommendations for managers who are welcoming new staff to IS&T.
IS&T Orientation
In addition to learning about MIT, new hires to IS&T will receive a local departmental orientation that is tailored to familiarizing them with this dynamic organization within the MIT community. The IS&T orientation consists of phased activities:
Prior to Arrival
- It is recommended that prior to the new hire's start date, the Hiring Manager will contact the new employee to discuss logistics for the new employee's first day. The Hiring Manager also may choose a "Buddy" who can be partnered with a new employee, can answer questions, and be an available resource as the new employee gets oriented in his or her role.
- Hiring Manager and/or Buddy organizes new employee's workspace with the Site Team that is located in the building where the new employee's workspace will be.
- Hiring Manager and/or Buddy also works with their local Site Team to establish the new employee on appropriate email/mailing lists.
First Day
- Hiring Manager and/or Buddy greets new employee as per what was agreed upon prior to arrival.
- Hiring Manager and/or Buddy reviews week's schedule with new employee.
- Hiring Manager and/or Buddy makes introductions to team members.
- Hiring Manager and/or Buddy provides ongoing assistance and guidance.
- Supervisor takes new employee and team to lunch (paid for by IS&T).
- Supervisor/Buddy checks in with new employee at end of the day.
First Week
- Supervisor/Buddy makes introductions to other IS&T and relevant MIT staff.
- Supervisor/Buddy provides job-specific training and discusses potential training opportunities related to employee's new position.
- Supervisor/Buddy conducts a tour of various IS&T buildings and MIT sites relevant to the new employee's job.
- Supervisor/Buddy continues end-of-day check-ins.
Second Week
- Supervisor/Buddy offers support to new employee as work intensifies.
- Supervisor/Buddy brings new employee to IS&T or other meetings.
First Month
- Employee attends IS&T New Employee Orientation hosted by IS&T HR. An invitation will be forwarded by a member of the IS&T HR staff.
MIT Orientation
This section contains information outlining the orientation process, information, tools and resources broadly related to the Institute and serves to compliment the process, information, tools and resources specific to IS&T.
- In September 2008, MIT went live with a robust New Employee Orientation website. This site provides essential information for helping new hires with their orientation process.
- The Before You Start section provides a checklist of activities to complete prior to the new hire's first day at MIT. Focusing on these activities prior to starting will ensure that a new hire's first days and weeks at MIT are as rewarding and productive as possible.
- The Your First Week section highlights the "must dos" for all new employees at MIT to accomplish during their first week, from acquiring an MIT ID card to attending a new hire tour and reception.
- The Your Reminders section provides guidance on the many cultural, personal growth and professional services that MIT offers to its employees once they are settled in their new role.
- As a new employee, you also are eligible for various benefits depending upon your employment status. The Your Benefits area section offers multiple links for new employees to learn about benefits and the various options that are available.
