- You should be very attentive at work for the first day. It can be really dangerous if your take the first days in your office without much importance. It is a fact that a new employee will be observed at every second. Experienced people in the office will be interested in observing a new employee’s behavior and working style. There may be people who never like a new one in their cabin. You shouldn’t be a victim to their gossips by acting so silly.
- When you are hired for doing a specific work, you have to take it as worship. Before you join an organization, you should ask yourself whether you want to do this job or not. If the job you got is your dream job, you should dedicate yourself completely in that to excel in the work. If you work hard, you can easily get a good name in your office.
- Punctuality is a very good habit which is a must for an employee. Everybody likes punctual people. They will call you as ‘the man at the right time’. When the whole world is getting globalized and people do work for numerous clients, time is of course, money. When time is money, each and every minute you spend without a purpose is like wasting money. So reach your office in time or if possible before time. If you reach your office, say thirty minutes before time that will help you organizing the day’s work without any disturbance.
- You must know your responsibilities. Don’t give a chance to the bullies to turn their machine guns on by being irresponsible. Try to achieve your work target every time, without fail. Check your finished work again and again for making it error-free. You should go through your office manuals and get a clear idea of what is expected from you.
- When you are confused about any complexities in work, don’t waste your time by exclaiming and using some goofy logic. Seek help of the experienced people in your team. Your concern for the work will be expressed if you ask doubts. If you try to solve the problem on your own, it may take a lot of time and can be a reason for less productivity from your side.
- Respect your company and take a pride in being the employee of the company. You should get to know the system of the company. If your company is running on a traditional system, do not pose as a revolutionary to change it all. Try to learn the advantages and disadvantages of that system and give suggestions for improvements at appropriate forums.
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Before the Employee Arrives
The new employee orientation process begins before the employee comes to work. Planning ahead for your new employee's arrival will allow you to spend productive time on that first day. So, before the employee arrives you should:
- Notify everyone in your unit that a new person is starting and what the person's job will be. Ask the other staff members to welcome the new employee and encourage their support.
- Prepare interesting tasks for the employee's first day.
- Make a copy of the job description card, job vacancy listing (JVL), job performance standards, campus organization chart, and your department's organization chart.
- Enroll the employee in the New Employee Orientation class through the Employee Development & Training Unit in Human Resources.
- Make sure the employee's work location is available, clean, and organized.
- Make sure a copy of the appropriate personnel policy manual or contract is available for the employee.
- Have a benefits information package available.
- If possible, identify a staff member to act as a buddy for the first week.
- Put together a list of key people the employee should meet and interview to get a broader understanding of their roles
- Arrange for a building pass, parking pass, and IDs if necessary.
- Draft a training plan for the new employee's first few months.
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The First Day on the Job
A new employee may be anxious about starting a new job. Try to create a comfortable environment and remember not to overwhelm the new employee with too much information on the first day. Orientation is a continuing process, so there will be plenty of time to give the employee all the necessary information. On the first day, you should:
- Give a warm welcome and try to reduce any nervousness the new employee may feel.
- Discuss your plan for first day.
- Introduce the employee to other staff members.
- Arrange to have lunch with the new employee.
- Show the new employee around the office.
- Review the job description card and organizational charts with the employee.
- Explain ride-sharing and transportation services.
- Review telephone, fax, e-mail, and Internet use
- Give the employee the New Employee Benefits Packet. Be sure to discuss any questions or refer the employee to your Department Benefits Counselor. Remind the employee to fill out and submit benefits forms on time.
- Explain that University policy and collective bargaining agreements call for most new employees to complete a probationary period before they become regular status employees. Discuss what the probationary period is all about and explain how and when the employee's performance will be appraised during the probationary period.
- Have the new employee complete all the necessary personnel forms.
Тема 3. «Рабочий день делового человека. /
The working day of a businessman»
1. Фонетика
2. Лексика
3. Грамматика: Времена английского глагола
4. Тексты: 1) Рабочий день делового чедовека
2) Начальник Виктора рассержен
3) Роберт не может сконцентрироваться
4) Наш новый секретарь
5. Контрольные упражнения
6. Тексты для чтения и перевода
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