After Your First Three Months

how the department is organized

your department’s goals and mission

the specific functions of your section/unit

your duties and responsibilities

your work schedule

performance standards for your position

length of your probation period

how performance planning and evaluation is managed, by whom, and how often

procedure for requesting time off

procedure for reporting absences

when departmental meetings are held

how OC is organized

history and governance of OC

your colleagues and their job functions

your assigned work area and the office

who to call for service or assistance

norms of dress for your area or unit

rules regarding food in your area

proper operation and care of computers and office equipment

the polices for making personal and long distance phone calls

how to obtain/order office supplies, tools or resources

rules for after hour access to your work area

your salary placement

OC paydays and how pay cheques are distributed in your department

travel and reimbursement procedures

your accrual rate for sick days

your accrual rate for vacation days

when you are eligible to use sick or vacation days

OC’s holiday schedule including the closure in December

OC’s paid and unpaid leave policies

how jury duty, voting, bereavement, and other paid leaves are administered

safety requirements of the job

how to access information on OC policies and procedures that govern your employment

benefits, services and resources available to you and your family

rules for use of OC resources

appropriate use of confidential information

OC’s policies on sexual harassment, health and safety and e-mail use

what to do if you are injured on the job or suffer a work-related illness

campus resources available to you if you are experiencing problems at work