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This toolkit shares tools and resources to support you throughout your manager journey. Stanford Onboarding Find onboarding guides, resources, and important information to support your new team members on the recently refreshed Stanford Onboarding website. Visit the Stanford Onboarding website Healthy Living for Teams Support your teams’ well-being by bringing Healthy Living classes and activities to your department during a retreat, workshop, meeting, or huddle. Get the details on BeWell I want to... Manage time card and absence approvals Share recognition with one of my team members Enroll in manager development opportunities View workplace compliance tips and policies Access hiring and recruitment resources Learn more about staff pay and bonuses Take steps to manage my team's performance News Your role as a Stanford Manager: Developing your team’s potential August 04, 2026 Manager Toolkit How to log in to Sequoia This article includes login instructions and troubleshooting tips if you run into issues. July 06, 2026 Sequoia Manager Toolkit Sequoia notifications direct to your email: Here's what to look for As you start to use Sequoia, you'll receive email notifications for time, absences, journeys, performance management, and more. Some notifications require action; others are simply for confirmation. 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