As a new employee of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and of Harvard University, we know that it can be difficult to become acclimated to your new role and your new environment. This New Employee Orientation Portal was designed to help you get onboarded successfully. We recommend that you read all of the information provided to you. If you need assistance, please feel free to contact your Recruiter or HR Partner.
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A warm welcome to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health!
You are joining a remarkable community of staff, students, faculty, researchers, and trainees with a wide diversity of backgrounds — and a singular mission to build a world where everyone can thrive.
Together, we research drivers of health, disease, and inequity and work together to develop powerful solutions. We train emerging leaders to identify, analyze, and tackle challenges to population health. And we engage policymakers, practitioners, and the public to drive meaningful change.
No matter what your role, you can contribute in meaningful ways to this community and our shared values.
As you come on board, I urge you to review our Principles of Citizenship and commit to building a safe, inclusive, and pluralistic community.
Here, community isn’t just a word—it’s the heart of our mission. Our strength lies in our togetherness, in the shared experiences that bond us, and in the collective wisdom that guides our journey forward. We foster a sense of belonging where each voice is heard, every idea valued, and collaboration is the cornerstone of our achievements.
You’ll find plenty of opportunities for growth and learning—and fun—as we join forces to build a healthier and more sustainable world.
Congratulations on your new position. It is a pleasure to have you as a colleague and I look forward to working with you.
Andrea Baccarelli, MD, PhD
Dean of the Faculty
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Welcome Message from Linda Picard,
Senior Director of Human Resources
Welcome new employee! We are thrilled that you will be joining the Harvard University Longwood Campus community. As a staff member of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we hope that your experience here will be one driven by purpose and meaning as you work to help achieve our School’s mission! Please use the information in this site as a guide to your initial time at the School. We want your transition to our wonderful school to be a positive experience and as easy as possible. Of course, Human Resources is here to assist you in any way so please feel free to reach out to any of us with questions.
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ABOUT SPH
BEFORE YOU START
YOUR FIRST DAYS
YOUR FIRST THREE MONTHS
YOUR FIRST YEAR
YOUR FEEDBACK
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