INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR NEW STAFF The induction programme lists suggested activities to be covered from day one through to the end of probation. SESSION SUGGESTED CONTENT OF SESSION Introduction to the University and work area Person Responsible – Line Manager • Mission, Vision, Objectives of work area • How the work area fits in to the wider University • All key operational and social areas to be visited. (e.g. Offices, Labs, Catering Facilities, Bank, Library) Introduction to other members of staff Person Responsible – Line Manager • Go through organisation chart • Discuss roles and responsibilities of staff in general terms. • May also want to extend time to allow visits to key contacts outwith work area. Introduction to the other teams within the Work area (if appropriate) Person Responsible – Line Manager • Purpose/Activities of the other teams/work areas • How the team fits in to the work area • How the work area fits into the University Terms and Conditions Person Responsible – Line Manager • Ensure new start has viewed and understood information contained in the Information for New Employees this contains important information on terms and conditions. Performance Standards Person Responsible – Line Manager • Outline specifics of job role – (job description) • Define goals, objectives, and expectations • Review probation and performance and development review/ ADR/ appraisal process. Culture of the Work area Person Responsible – Line Manager/Nominee • Make new start aware of local arrangements regarding hours of work, holiday requests, sickness procedure, after hours working, dress code, lunch arrangements, etc. • Other University procedures e.g. internet and e-mail usage, transportation and parking, etc. Office Systems Person Responsible – Line Manager/Nominee • Review processes for using office equipment such as: computer, telephone, voicemail, fax, printer, photocopier, etc. • Review processes for using other university equipment/systems such as: libraries, laboratories, open access computers, etc. • Review computer security, and software usage. • Consider environmental efficiencies (waste, recycling, energy) Job Specific Training and Development Person Responsible – Line Manager/Nominee • Role specific development needs should be reviewed and a suitable programme of training should be planned that aligns the individual’s skills to their core duties. • Staff with line management responsibilities should be clear as to their duties and attend any relevant training. • Outline the use of annual performance and development reviews/ ADR as one method for determining ongoing role specific development needs. • Introduce University wide training and development opportunities available to staff. • Review use of personal development planning tools (i.e. PDP) Health and Safety Person Responsible – Health & Safety Co-ordinator/ Line Manager • Physical – fire exits, fire alarms, fire evacuation procedure, fire-training arrangements, manual handling, first-aid arrangements, VDU usage, and other arrangements as required. Monitoring and Evaluation Person Responsible – Line Manager • It is important that the Induction programme is monitored and reviewed. • Throughout the period regular review meetings should be held and any adjustments made. • See sample templates to support this process: Checklists, Evaluations. Probation Person Responsible – Line Manager • For new staff the Probation Policy will apply