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Day Two & Beyond

We hope you found your orientation at the Cardinal at Work Welcome Center valuable, and that you are feeling supported and productive in your new role. Below are several additional steps to take during your first few days and weeks at Stanford.
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Within Your First 10 Days: Complete Required Training & Acknowledgements

You are encouraged—and in some cases required—to complete mandated training, acknowledgements and assessments within the first 10 days of starting.

Complete Required Training and Acknowledgements
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Within Your First 31 Days: Select Your Health Benefits

You have 31 days from your start date to enroll yourself and your eligible dependents in Stanford’s health benefits plans.

Select Your Health Benefits
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After your first paycheck: Start Saving for Retirement

Start planning for your future by enrolling in one of Stanford's retirement plans.

Start Saving for Retirement