for new employees

• introduction
• about osu
• starting out
• getting around
• orientation activities
• programs & services
• benefits
• local area
• new employee faqs

for supervisors

• overview
• guidelines
• tools & resources

general

• new employee FAQs

General Information for New Employees

Your new employee orientation experience will establish the basis for everything that follows in your career at OSU. It's important that you start out on a positive note and feel welcome and successful in your new position.

You are vital to your department's accomplishments, and your supervisor and other department managers have a great interest in your success. Frequent and open communication between you and your supervisor is essential to a successful, mutually beneficial working relationship. Your relationship with your supervisor should allow you to feel comfortable doing the following things:

• Communicating your needs and expectations
• Asking questions and discussing problems
• Sharing any suggestions you have to improve work processes and team performance

Supervisors are an important link to many of the resources available for your personal growth and professional development at OSU. Whenever you need assistance or support, you should begin with your supervisor.