Thrive Hub
Welcome to DCU – Let’s Connect to Thrive
Employee Checklist
Supporting All Staff – New and Returning
This is your starting point.
Here, you’ll find key steps, clear guidance, and helpful resources to support you in your role.
Let’s get started.
*IMPORTANT*
If you joined the university after the 26th of September 2025 please complete all tasks in the Thrive Hub dashboard on the Core Portal to finalise your employee record and process your salary. This information is required for banking and Revenue purposes, and incorrect details will cause a delay in your pay. The Thrive Hub, is accessed through your Core Profile - log in here, Core Log in Link
Checklist
Contract Submission 
Action: Review and sign your contact that you will receive from DCU People Services, sent via Docusign.
Instructions:
- Review: Open and read the email and click the "Review Document" button.
- Sign: Follow the on-screen prompts to read and electronically sign the document. (No DocuSign account is required.)
- Finish: Once you are done, click the "Finish" button
A fully signed copy will automatically be sent to you for your records and returned to DCU People.
Need Help? DCU People/Contract Information: contact at askdcupeople@dcu.ie.
Get Paid - Payroll Setup via the Core Thrive Hub 
Your Personal and Pay Information
Please visit the Thrive Hub dashboard on the Core Portal and complete all tasks in your personalised checklist to finalise your employee record and process your salary. This information is required for banking and Revenue purposes, and incorrect details will cause a delay in your pay.
How It Works: Your Personal Checklist
When you visit the Thrive Hub, the first thing you'll see is your personal checklist. This is your action plan.
Here’s how to use it:
- Click "Start" to begin any outstanding task.
- Follow the prompts—the system will guide you through each step.
- Click "Complete" to finish. Your task will then be saved in your "Completed" tab for your records.
Note: All tasks must be completed in order to ensure payment.
We've designed the Thrive Hub to be your new central place to manage tasks, stay connected, and find all the resources you need to succeed at DCU.
What You'll Find in the Hub:
- Your Action Plan: Use simple, guided checklists to breeze through required tasks.
- The Latest News: Stay connected with important updates, policies, and FAQs directly from DCU People. No more hunting through emails!
- Key Resources: Instantly access New Joiner Information, FAQs, Campus Resources, and more, all in one spot
Staff Access Card 
Staff ID Cards are issued daily at DCU Main Reception between the following times:
9.00 a.m. - 5.30 pm
ID Card requirements for new members of Staff
New staff upload their own photo to their Core portal page and then email reception@dcu.ie quoting their eight digit staff ID number to request printing of their staff ID card.
Access to Employee Services 
CorePortal Access
What You Can Do:
- View and update personal details.
- Access payslips and leave requests.
- Submit training module enrollments.
- Instructions:
- Use this link to log in: https://my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal_dcup.
Credentials Needed:
- DCU Username, Password, and Email Address.
- Returning Staff: If you know your credentials, there's no need to contact IT Support. Otherwise please contact DTS.
- New Staff: Your details will be sent to your personal email address.
- Register for Required Services
- Register for Required Services - MultiFactor Authentication (MFA) Migration: MFA Migration
Guides:
- CorePortal Access: View and update employee information, access payslips, leave requests, and training requests via CorePortal.
- Systems Information
- Need Help?
Contact IT support for login or technical issues at DCU DTS.
Part-Time Info (If Applicable) 
Action: Submit part-time claims via CorePortal.
Claims must be submitted within 2 weeks of completing your employment contract.
Timeline: Claims received before the 15th of the month will be processed in the current payroll cycle.
Process: Submit part-time claims via CorePortal. More information is available here.
Other Information 
- Find out about your Pension provisions.
- Access information about your DCU Income Continuance Plan. If you wish to opt-out please complete the opt-out form.
- First Days and Weeks at DCU - Steps to help you settle in.
- Why Work at DCU - Discover the benefits of working.
- Find out from your manager what systems need access to – and DTS if required.
- Familiarise yourself with DCU People Policies.
- Complete your Compliance Training by registering for our Essential eLearning.
- Download the Safe Zone app to give you immediate access to the campus security team in the event of an emergency.
- Get familiar with DCU's approach to diversity and inclusion.