Business and Finance Onboarding and Beyond

Whether you are new to the University or you have been employed at WMU for some time, there is always more to learn.  Our rapidly developing technology and the continued development of  our culture, oftentimes brings tools to you before you find them. The goal of this site, is to be a resource to help grow your toolkit.

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OBF Supervisor Onboarding Toolkit

Booklet to assist supervisors in the onboarding process

OBF Onboarding Supervisor Checklist 

Stay on task with your new hire with this helpful checklist and complete every task with ease. 

OBF Onboarding Employee Checklist 

Move through the new hire process with confidence using this checklist, complete with links to helpful information. 

Onboarding Plan Template PDF (viewing purposes only)

Excel interactive worksheet for employee and supervisor to plan and execute a successful onboarding process. To open file: Click link on page, click to open zip file, right click file in dialog box, click "open" to extract, save to your desktop.  

AFSCME - Dining Services, Facilities Management, and Other Employees
MSEA - Power Plant Employees
POA - Police Officers
IATSE - Stagehands


 


 

  • Logistical Services - Manages and executes all supply chain aspects. 
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  • People Search - Look up any employee or Â鶹´«Ã½ by first and last name.
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  • President's Cabinet - Presidential and Vice Presidential Staff of the University.
  • Professional Support Staff Organization - promoting and fostering education through professional development, training, recognition and the advancement of our dues paying members. 
  • Recycling for Faculty and Staff - Want to know what to do with that toner, or batteries?
  • Regional Locations - Contact information for regional locations
  • Retention Schedule - Not sure how long to retain that document?
    • Check the retention policy here.
  • Technology Help Desk - Questions? We have answers.
  • Transparency Reporting - Budget and Performance Transparency. 
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  • Writing Style Guide - Guide to bring consistency to written, print, and electronic correspondence. 
  • Western Wellness - A comprehensive employee wellness program for all WMU employees no matter their benefits status.
    • Sindecuse Health Center - A health care center on main campus to serve Â鶹´«Ã½s, faculty, staff, and their dependents. 
    • Student Recreation Center - Students, Faculty, and Staff have access to this resource.
    •  - Facility available to WMU employees thru wellness benefits. 
  • - To provide a safe, secure, healthy, and sustainable environment.           
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    • -  Lost it? Maybe someone found it.
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    • Parking Information - Get a permit, maps, handle tickets, and ask questions. 
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    • - A program designed to enhance your safety and peace of mind while you walk on campus after dark.
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