A step by step guide to preparing for a newly hired staff employee.
Step 1: |
Determine the work location of the new employee Work with SNS Staff Personnel Specialist to establish the new employee's
Contact SNSOrders@ucmerced.edu to regarding the following:
Order business cards, supplies, etc. if necessary |
Step 2: |
Two to three days prior to arrival, contact new hire to confirm:
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Step 3: |
For external hires: SNS Staff Personnel Specialist will schedule an appointment with payroll and/or a LiveScan background check (if necessary). SNS Staff Personnel Specialist will confirm the details with new employee. (Typically, no appointment is necessary for internal hires.) Generate an appropriate training schedule for at least the first week.
Prepare a New Employee Starter Kit, including but not limited to:
Schedule a welcoming staff meeting during the employee’s first day or week to acquaint the all team members, perhaps include a fun ice breaker to get everyone talking. (Optional: schedule a campus tour with Visitors Center to acquaint the new employee to campus.) |
Step 4: |
Schedule a three month and six month probationary Halogen performance review (as applicable) at the employee’s start date. |