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New Employee Orientation is an important part of welcoming new team members to our organization.
This program introduces new hires to our culture, values, policies, and resources — helping them feel supported and prepared to succeed from day one. It also provides opportunities to connect with peers, meet leaders, and learn about the departments and services that keep our organization thriving.
As current employees and leaders, your engagement makes a real difference. By sharing knowledge, offering support, and modeling our values, you help create a positive, inclusive onboarding experience that sets every new team member on the path to success.
What to Expect
Schedule
New Employee Orientation is a two-day program that starts at 8 am each day. Day One is held in-person at 16 Munson Rd in the Sandy Cloud Boardroom (P4002) from 8 am to 12 pm. From there, new employees go remotely online to begin their Saba Training. Day Two is held on our Saba online learning center.
In-Person Agenda
Day 1 (in-person):
8:00 am Talent Acquisition/Parking and Badging
9:00 am Your Employee Experience at UConn Health
10:15 am Break
10:30 am Our Patient Experience at UConn Health
11:15 am Union Meetings for applicable employees
4:30 pm Retirement Election Due to Human Resources
Self-Guided Learning Agenda
Day 1 (virtual):
12:15 pm – 4:30 pm Saba Online Training
JDH Secured Unit – Medical/Surgical 5 if assigned completed first
NEO – Environmental Health and Safety
NEO – IT Security
Understanding Domestic Violence
University Compliance Overview
Introduction to Epic if assigned
UConn Health New Employee Orientation – Attestation
Day 2 (virtual):
8:00 am – 4:30 pm Saba Online Training
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Diversity Awareness
Healthcare Compliance and Privacy
Elder Abuse
Additional Trainings Based on Your Role at UConn Health
Resources
Starting a new role comes with lots of information. To make the transition easier, we've gathered helpful links, guides, and tools.
These resources support new hires new hires as they get settled at UConn Health, and give leaders and colleagues quick access to the essentials when guiding their teams:
- Retirement Elections
- Health Benefits Information
- Identification Badges
- Saba Orientation Learning
- The Essentials
- Policies
Next Steps
The expectation is that all new employees must complete all mandatory trainings by the end of Day 2. This is essential to remain in compliance, and if not completed, an email will be sent directly to the new employee and their manager.
From additional training based on your role, the expectation is that they be completed within two weeks of the new hire’s start date.
If a new employee is having difficulty logging on or utilizing Saba, please direct them to contact the IT Help Desk at 860-679-4400. For the best user experience, we highly recommend completing training on a computer, using Google Chrome web browser both on PC and Mac. For any other inquiries, please email us directly at neo@uchc.edu.
Connection Driven
Orientation is more than learning policies and procedures—it's building relationships. We want every new employee to feel welcomed, supported, and connected from day one.
Through introductions, meaningful programs, and ongoing engagement opportunities, new employees will have the chance to meet colleagues, discover resources, and the beginning of building their UConn Health network.