Onboarding New Employees

  • Onboarding Resources on the HR Website

http://hr.smcgov.org/new-employee-onboarding contains information, resources and tools which can be used as a starting point for successfully acculturating and developing new employees. The information is also available for download:

  • Recruitment & Selection Guide for Hiring Managers

The employees of San Mateo County are our most valuable resource and the Hiring Manager has a critical role in working collaboratively with the Human Resources Department to recruit, hire and retain qualified employees.

This manual is designed as a general reference guide to the recruitment and selection process, i.e. , the hiring process, at San Mateo County. It is intended for all managers and/or supervisors involved in the process. The language used, however, addresses the employee who is working directly with the Human Resources Department. This person is referred to in this manual as the Hiring Manager. The manual outlines the process from start to finish, and provides links and references for additional information. more...

  • Employee Engagement

    Employee engagement is the degree to which employees are connected and committed to their work, their colleagues and the purpose of the organization. Engagement is encouraged and demonstrated in the way the organization and employee work to support each other’s success. more...

  • New Employee Benefits Orientation for New Hires

    All new employees are invited to a half-day New Employee Welcome Program. At this program, participants will meet the County Manager and department heads and learn more about the broader County mission. They will also gain a greater understanding of their role, responsibilities, and opportunities in public service. Additionally, participants will have time to meet and network with other County employees. more...

  • New Employee Welcome

    During your first month on the job with San Mateo County, you will be asked to make some very important decisions regarding your benefits and retirement options. You must also read the County Policies and submit an acknowledgement form to your department payroll clerk. more...

  • Scheduling One on One meetings with your new employee

    The supervisor-employee relationship is the fundamental organizational unit within the County structure. All teams, divisions and departments are built on those relationships. One-on-one meetings are a forum for communication from supervisor to employee, as well as from employee to supervisor. more...

  • Offboarding Checklist

    Use the Onboarding Checklist! more...