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Onboarding Resources
Axess
Log in to Axess, our employee intranet, with your SUNet ID to find important financial documents, news and announcements; the link to submit your timecard; performance management resources; and more. Be sure to check your contact and privacy information within the Employee Center tab in Axess, and we encourage you to update your personal information as well.
I-9
Verification of ability to work in the United States: You will be required to prove eligibility to work in the United States. Your human resources group will work with you to identify how they will view your documents and complete the required I-9 form for the US government.
Benefits
At Stanford, you matter as much as the work. Our benefits and employee programs support your holistic well-being, purpose, and goals as you make a difference in our community and in the world.
Retirement savings
Stanford's Retirement Savings program ensures that you have a variety of investment strategies and resources available to you, so you can save for the retirement you want to have.
Learn more about the Stanford Retirement Savings program on Cardinal at Work
Transportation
Learn more about transportation resources, like free transit passes available to eligible employees, how to order parking permits, and more on the Stanford Transportation website.
Well-being
The university provides wellness programs to assist and support your ongoing health and welfare. This includes access to world-class exercise facilities and programs to help you reach and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Find more details about well-being programs and resources on Cardinal at Work
Stanford ID card
Your Stanford ID card grants you access to the places you need to be on campus. To get started, upload your photo on the Campus Card Services website. You can also access your virtual badge by downloading the free Stanford mobile app to your smartphone.
University IT
University IT support and services are available to you, no matter where you are located.
Cardinal at Work
Our employee resource for all things related to HR, the Cardinal at Work website offers a wealth of information about employee benefits and programs, holiday schedules, HR policies, and more. It's a vital resource to guide you through your onboarding journey and beyond.
Additional resources
Compliance notices
- Asbestos- Containing Materials in Campus Buildings
- Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (US DOL wage/hours)
- California Paid Family Leave Brochure
- Your Workers' Compensation Benefits
- Form to Predesignate your Personal Physician
- Lactation Accomodation Policy for Nursing Parents
- Mandated Reporter (Of Child Abuse or Neglect)
- Rights of Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Note
- Voluntary Plan for State Disability & Family Temporary Disability Benefits
- Wage Theft Protection Act of 2011 - Notice to Employees
- Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage and Protections
- SEIU Membership Authorization (Spanish)
Workplace resources
- Administrative Guide (employee handbook)
- Emergency Instructions and Contacts
- Faculty Staff Housing Office (offers subsidized rental communities)
- Flexible Work
- Holidays and Winter Closure
- News and Publications
- Organization Hierarchy
- Paid Time Off (summary)
- Stanford Acronyms
- Stanford Device Registration
- Stanford Facts
- Stanford Marks, Emblems, & Branding
- Stanford for Mobile App
- Stanford Transportation
- Tuition & Training
Employee support resources
- BeWell (employee wellness program)
- Cardinal at Work Cares
- Children & Family Resources
- Diversity and Access Office
- Employee & Labor Relations
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Ethics and Compliance
- Faculty Staff Help Center
- Faculty/Staff Housing
- Ombuds Office
- Recreation and Wellness
- Sexual Harassment Policy Office
- Staff Groups and Communities
- Sustainable Stanford
- University IT
- WorkLife Office
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Resources for managers & HR Business Partners
- HR Managers or HR team administrators: Welcome Center enrollment forms and process guidelines for HR teams are available on the HR Toolkit.
- Hiring Managers: As the hiring manager, you cannot initiate the process with the Welcome Center. You must work through your school or unit HR team to do so. Contact your school or business/administrative unit HR team to start the Welcome Center enrollment process for your new staff hire.