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New Hire Communications

Upon accepting an offer of employment at Stanford, new hires will begin to receive a stream of important email communications from the Welcome Center. These emails are designed to provide new hires with useful information, instructions and resources—right when they need it.

The stream starts with a welcome email that includes an invitation to the Welcome Center. Browse the email communications stream overview chart and view a copy of each email your new hire will receive.

Email Communications Stream

Timing Description of Email Communication
Upon making a formal offer of employment* An offer letter is generated by the hiring manager and HR manager.  The Welcome Center is notified of new hire via email and phone call
Approximately 3-10 days prior to Welcome Center Orientation Welcome to Stanford/Orientation Invitation
Day 1 Systems 101
Email sent to new hires on the day of their Welcome Center orientation
Day 4 (Approx.) Training, Voicemail and Bookmarks
Day 8 (Approx.) Benefits Reminder
Day 11 (Approx.) Support Areas & Resources
Day 18 (Approx.) Stanford Sweeteners
Day 25 (Approx.) Survey

*This step is done by the hiring manager or HR Professional