Induction and probation

Induction

The purpose of the workplace induction is to make the transition into a new job as smooth as possible. This has benefits for the employee as well as the University. The employee will gain more information about the University and how they and their department fit in to that structure. It should give the employee a glimpse of the bigger picture and the People Development team go run a regular Central Induction Workshop that employees are strongly encouraged to attend once they have settled into their role. 

A well-planned and executed induction will make new staff feel more at ease on arrival, provide an introduction to the University and essential background information to help the person with their job The University want to increase staff retention and by providing a good induction plan this will hopefully mean that new employees feel comfortable in their roles and in their teams.

An employee's induction also gives the chance to ask any questions and to go over any aspects of employment that need confirming. Line Managers will go through the induction process step by step with new employees over the first few weeks.

Please visit the New Staff Induction web page for further information.

Employee Probation

All newly appointed employees (academic and professional services) are subject to the University's Employee Probation procedure, and have a probation period of six months, unless otherwise stated in your contract of employment.

Please visit the Employee Probation webpage for further information and resources.