Please read the document Critical Pay Information for New Employees to understand the importance of providing direct deposit information and an up to date address via My Human Resources . This will ensure your pay reaches you.
Resources for Western Faculty and Staff on effective use of workplace technology can be found through Information Technology Services.
Here are some required and recommended actions to help you have a successful start at Western.
Open a PDF version of the chart below to print.
| Actions (for the first days and weeks) in Your Role & Workplace | Suggested Source(s) |
|---|---|
| With your supervisor, review your role and the expected outcomes. | Supervisor |
| Ensure that you understand what is expected of you during the first week. | Supervisor |
| Ask how you will communicate with your supervisor or receive support as you orient to your role. | Supervisor |
Familiarize yourself with the physical space of your work area:
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Supervisor |
Ask:
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Supervisor |
| Familiarize yourself with the unit/department's role and organizational structure. | Supervisor |
| Human Resources & Safety | |
| Activate your email address by digitally signing the Acceptable Use Agreement. | ITS Computer Accounts Office ext 83800 (option 2) |
| Ensure that Human Resources has your personal contact information (including bank deposit details). | My Human Resources Use your User ID and password |
| Complete Western's Employment Equity Survey. |
Equity & Human Rights Services Arthur & Sonia Labatt Health Sciences Building, Rooms 330-335 ext. 83334 equity@uwo.ca |
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Note the date/times of Human Resources or Health appointments. These are usually indicated on the orientation schedule accompanying your offer letter. |
Human Resources - Staff/Faculty Health |
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Complete Western's core online training (required for all employees):
Complete the required courses specific to your role. |
Required Training |
| Other Resources | |
| If applicable to your role, complete the “Request for Access to Corporate Information” form. Request authorization from your unit head and submit the completed form to the Computer Accounts Office (SSB 3300 or fax to x83486). | http://www.uwo.ca/its/identity/cda.html |
| Contact Parking Services if you need a parking permit. | Parking Services: Support Services Building, ext 83973 www.uwo.ca/parking |
| As needed, ensure ITS has been contacted for a telephone connection. | Telecommunications: ext 83323 www.uwo.ca/its/telecom |
| Review the information provided on how to effectively use Western phones, email, computers, etc. | http://www.uwo.ca/its/eskills/ |
| Obtain your Western One photo ID card from the Student Central - Room 1120 in the Western Student Services building (WSS). Building access information will be programmed into the system based on the pre-authorized access. | Campus Community Police Services |
| As needed, obtain a signed "Western Keys Request Form" from your supervisor. Pick up the key in person and provide Western Identification. Alternatively, request swipe card access to electronically secured work environments by contacting the department security contact and completing the card access request form. | Keys Request Form |
| Ensure your work area is properly equipped with supplies. | Supervisor / colleagues; Western Office Supplies |
| As needed, order business cards. | Supervisor (use the approved supplier to order cards.) |
| As needed, familiarize yourself with Western's purchasing procedures for Goods & Services. | Financial Services - Procedures for Procurement |
| Familiarize yourself with Western's administrative policies and procedures. | www.uwo.ca/univsec/mapp/ |
| Helpful Suggestions | |
| Tour the campus. | Refer to our campus map |
| Explore the Western website. | www.uwo.ca |
| Consider a membership at Campus Recreation. | Campus Recreation |
| Look into the Campus Meal Plan. Save 5% on your meals when you use the Campus Meal Plan. | Campus meal plan |
| Find out how to contact your union or association. | |
| Consider upgrading your computer skills. ITS offers non-credit computer courses to faculty, staff & graduate students. | www.uwo.ca/its/courses/ |
