Suggested elements of an induction programme
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Information about health and safety
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Departmental policies (eg out of hours/lone working)
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Sickness and other absence reporting procedure
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Working arrangements (hours, breaks, etc)
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Arrangements for taking annual leave and other forms of leave (eg additional annual leave, if offered, etc)
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Copy of the job description/performance expectations
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Information about how the probation period will be reviewed
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Information about training/career development activities
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Information about family leave/flexible working/etc
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Information about employee benefits and discounts, including eligibility to register for Work+Family Space/My Family Care
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Information about the recognised trades unions
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Facilities (tour)
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Any visa restrictions/reporting requirements
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Encouragement to complete the POD online induction programme
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Encouragement to complete the online E&D briefing
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Information about support for disabled staff /Access to work
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Compulsory information security awareness training for staff
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Information about where to find information about data privacy/data protection policies
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Key University policies such as:
- conflict of interest
- anti-bribery
- anti-fraud
- harassment
- computer use
- information security
- approval to hold outside appointments
- smoking/vaping
- (if appropriate) staff-student relationships
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For research staff: key research-related policies such as academic integrity in research, IP, employment and career development of research staff, etc
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For research staff: encouragement to attend the termly welcome event run by POD
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For research staff: information about training and development opportunities and support available
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For research staff: outline of the agreed programme of research (eg copy of the project description in the funding application) and any milestones/reports
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For associate professors: clear guidance on what is required for reappointment to the retiring age
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For associate professors: appointment of a suitable subject mentor who meets regularly with the AP
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