Welcome!
Thank you for choosing Alight as your employer.
​​​​​​​Let's get started on what to expect next.
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But first...Celebrate your new role!
To celebrate, we would love for you to connect with your recruiter (if we are not already connected) and share the news on LinkedIn by using the photo to the left (right click and save) with your excitement for accepting your future role. Make sure to use #BeAlight so we can celebrate with you too!
Step 1: 
Accept your offer and acknowledge other hire documents.

  • You will receive an email from “alight@myworkday.com", the subject of the email is “Congratulations!  Your Offer Documents for Employment with Alight are Awaiting your Action”.  
  • Please log in to your Alight Workday Inbox and navigate to "Candidate Home" and Sign In (upper right corner)
      Please note:
  • If you don’t remember the password you used when you applied to the role and/or created a Workday account, please click “Forgot Password”, DO NOT create a new account. If you are unable to log into your Workday account, please contact your recruiter immediately.
  • If you did not previously create a Workday account when you applied, you will have a separate email with the subject: “Create an account for your recent application” from alight@myworkday.com. You must create an account to view your offer documents.  If you can't find this email or are having issues, please contact your recruiter.
​​Navigate to "My Tasks" and click the Review button.

Review both documents:
  • Guidelines Regarding Ethical Conduct 
  • Your Offer Letter (be sure to download and save a copy for your records)

Once you have reviewed the documents, check the two “I Agree” boxes and click "Submit".
When you see the green checkmark and "Thank you!", you have completed this step.
Step 2:
Begin the background check process

Your offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check administered by our vendor, HireRight.   Please note that your background information must be submitted within 48 hours of receiving the HireRight email (see below).  

Here’s what to expect next:
  • Within 24 business hours of accepting your offer documents you will receive an email from HireRight (noreply@hireright.com) - check your SPAM/Junk folder too.
  • Follow the link in the email to login to HireRight’s secure website immediately.
  • Complete all requested information promptly. You MUST complete and submit your information within 48 hours of receiving the email from HireRight. You will be unable to submit your information after the 48-hour deadline which may delay your start date. 
  • Be sure to use a physical address, and not a PO box.

If you receive a call or email from a HireRight representative (customerservice@hireright.com) or a member of Alight’s Human Resources team (gpo@alight.com) during the verification process, please return the call or email as soon as possible to avoid delaying the verification process. 
Step 3:
Request for additional information

  • You will receive an email from alight@myworkday.com with the subject “Request for Additional Information”. 
  • Please login to your Alight Workday Account and enter your identifying personal information. This information is required for payroll, benefits, etc.  
  • Please complete this information within 24 hours of receiving the email.
  • Click on the "Start" button to begin
  • Click on the "Add" button under National ID
  • Complete all the fields that are required fields marked with a *:
    • National ID (which is most commonly your Social Insurance Number).
    • Do not add a Government ID.
  • Click "OK" at the bottom.

*Note - Only the Social Insurance Number (SIN) is required.  A passport or other identifying number is NOT needed.
Back at the My Tasks screen,
  • Click the "Start" button
  • ​​​​​​Complete all the required fields marked with an *
  • Click "Submit"

What's next?

Prepare for your first day at Alight
  • Your aligned manager will email you prior to your start date to provide information on what you can expect during your first week.
  • You will participate in an orientation session, which is held via live webinar every other Tuesday. (Note- if you start on a week where there is no scheduled orientation, you will be added to the orientation invitation for the following week.)
  • Within 24-48 hours of starting your new role, watch for an email from Alight with instructions on accessing our internal portal. Please take a moment to complete the assigned forms and complete all tasks.
Alight equipment
  • You will receive your Alight laptop on your first day. The shipment will be scheduled to arrive before 12PM (CST).  This time is only an estimate. 
  • You will receive a second package that contains log-in instructions and temporary passwords. 
  • If you do not receive your packages in a timely manner, please contact your manager. 

More about your Total Rewards package at Alight

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Benefits Overview
Alight is committed to helping colleagues thrive! We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, wealth and wellbeing. 

You are eligible to enroll in our benefits programs on day one of your employment with Alight. 

If you'd like to review our benefit package, please request a copy from your recruiter.
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Retirement Plans
As part of Alight's commitment to support a healthy wallet in your household, Alight has two retirement plans to help you save for the future-the Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan and the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan. You can contribute to one or both plans. Permanent and temporary colleagues are eligible to participate on their first day of work if scheduled to work 15 or more hours per week.     
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Company holidays

We provide company paid time off in recognition of certain holidays based on the province of work. In general, all colleagues are eligible for 12 days per calendar year based on a combination of company paid holidays and floating holidays. Holidays for all provinces include:

  • New Year's Day
  • Good Friday
  • Global Service Day/Juneteenth
  • Canada Day
  • Labour Day
  • Christmas Day​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Paid time off
At Alight we recognize the importance of taking a break from your routine in order to perform at your best. That is why we provide  PTO and Wellness days as outlined.

You are encouraged and expected to take all the PTO days you accrue in a given calendar year during the year in which you receive them, whether it be to rest, recharge, travel, be with family and friends, or pursue other interests.

Refer to your offer letter for your specific PTO allotments.
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Pay cycle
Exempt Roles are paid on the 15th and the last day of each month.  If either the 15th or the last day of the month fall on a weekend or holiday you will be paid on the last workday before the otherwise scheduled payday.

Non-Exempt Roles are eligible overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 per week (based on manager approval), or as otherwise required by applicable law.  Payroll is processed on a bi-weekly basis with paydays on Fridays. 
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Inclusion & Diversity
Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.   We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.   We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

Alight offers several Colleague Led Communities (CLCs) that you can participate in.  

We also offer a mentoring program that allows our colleagues to be a mentor or seek out a mentor.