Induction

Objective

This guideline describes how an introduction/induction process for new employees should proceed.

Introduction of new employees

A program for a mandatory introduction day `DTU Culture Day´ is sent out to all new employees with the letter of employment.

DTU Culture Day includes a welcome by the Rector, an introduction to DTU, help with navigating the organization, and the opportunity to network across departments and offices.

Introduction to the department/unit

Local units also “tailor” local induction plans.

The immediate superior ensures that an induction program is devised for the new employee, with a duration and contents that depend on the job content. A recommended process is available as a checklist for the induction plan.

New employees must be introduced as fast as possible to the relevant work tasks, be involved in cooperation and feel one of the team. New employees are to become familiar with DTU’s culture, security measures, HR policy and DTU Inside, etc.

Within the first three months, the induction process is to be evaluated by the immediate superior and the new employee. DTU recommends using our template for the trial period interview. The evaluation session on the induction process is to end with a definition of the most important work tasks, targets involved and resources available for the period until the first performance review in the new job (MUS).

Entry into force

The guideline on the policy for induction was approved by the Executive Board and discussed by the Cooperation and Joint Consultation Committee (HSU) in March 2017.

The guideline becomes effective from the time it is published on DTU Inside.

Amendments

The guidelines maybe amended at three months' notice following review by the Cooperation and Joint Consultation Committee. Amendments are communicated via DTU Inside.