Congratulations on your appointment to

Washington State University

- a world class institution! 

Human Resource Services is here to help with your questions and concerns as a new employee.  Becoming familiar with the wide range of services and benefits available to you is an important part of becoming a new employee.

• Pullman-based employees
  May enroll in the upcoming Employee Orientation sessions coordinated by HRS each month.
  
  

  View the complete orientation schedule

• Other regional campus employees
  If your work location is at one of the other regional campuses, please contact your local HRS office for assistance.

• Unable to attend / remote location employees
  If you are unable to attend the live session or you are located at a remote location, you can still obtain the information through the links listed below.

• New Faculty Orientation
  Each Fall the Office of the Provost sponsors an orientation specifically for new WSU Faculty.  Click here to learn more.

Take note of the following links:

The New Employee Checklist and the Safety Checklist, are both guides to the discussions you will want to have with your supervisor, director, or chair in your department. 

Also consider viewing the New Employee Safety Orientation video stream to learn of safety programs, services and resources.

In addition to the live orientation sessions, a selection of key contacts and informational web links follows. The first group includes resources to come to know, while the second group highlights the documents especially important for all employees.

 Resources for all employees

• Payroll Services - Earning statements, reductions, deductions described.
• Benefits - Health, life, and retirement insurance options.
• Combined Fund Drive (CFD) - "Make a World of Difference" with a contribution to your favorite local, national, and international charitable organization.
• Network ID - Necessary to gain access to university computing systems.  Read FAQs about the WSU ID and the Network ID
• CougarCard - Your official WSU ID Card provides access to a variety of services.
• Parking and Transportation Services - Parking rules, permits, maps, and transportation alternatives.
• Human Resource Services - Return to the HRS Home Page for employment information.
• Employee Assistance Program - Confidential assessment and referral services available to employees.
• Environmental Health and Safety - Dedicated to the safety of all University students, employees, and visitors.
• Internal Audit Office - Guiding employees in the appropriate use of state resources.Click here for an informational video
• Center for Human Rights - Seeking to integrate principles of fairness and equality into all University activities and practices.
  
• The Office of Equity and Diversity - Expanding inclusion, providing opportunities, and encouraging individual and community development and achievement.
• WSU Communication Resources - Be informed with President's Dialogues and Updates; WSU Today; wsu.announcements.
• myWSU - The official personalized web interface for all employees and students.
• A-Z Index - WSU's easy-to-use electronic index of departments and services
• Electronic Phonebook - An online phone, email, and location directory of students and employees.
• WSU Online Learning Resources - Over 2,500 online courses and 10,000 online books await you, as well as a great many live training opportunities, videoconferences, and videostreams.

Information for all employees

• WSU Strategic Plan - The strategic goals addressing issues that are essential to the University's future success.
• Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy - WSU's commitment to maintaining a University environment free from all forms of discrimination.
• Personal Use of Resources - Individual responsibility and accountability for the appropriate use of state resources described.
• State Ethics Law - A brief summary of applicable elements of the Washington State Ethics Law.
• Whistle Blower Act - An overview of the reporting of improper governmental actions.
• Accident Prevention Responsibility - Outlines the employer and employee responsibilities for workplace safety.
• Safety Checklist - Job safety information to review in your department.
• New Employee Checklist - Review this checklist with your immediate supervisor, director, or chair.
• Workplace Violence Policy -  WSU's commitment to maintaining an environment free from all acts or threats of violence.
• Domestic Violence Guide -  Information describing WSU's response.
• Alcohol and Drug Policy -  Aimed at eliminating alcohol and drug abuse and educating the community.
• Policy Manuals - WSU's Business Policies and Procedures Manual (BPPM), the Safety Policies and Procedures Manual (SPPM), and the Executive Policy Manual (EPM).
• New Employee Orientation Handout - Download your own copy of the material distributed at the live orientation sessions presented by Human Resource Services.

Departmental resources for all employees

• Facilities Operations Service Guide - Use this guide to learn how Facilities Operations can best serve you and your department.