August 2012

• Time to prepare for new staff performance evaluation requirements
  
  Purdue University issued its new Performance Evaluations for Staff policy in January. Performance evaluations are an integral part of the University’s ongoing effort to encourage staff to higher levels of achievement and service. Listed below are the new policy’s key provisions.
• New Employee Orientation and New Administrative Supervisor Orientation help hundreds
  
  Rave reviews! New Employee Orientation and New Administrative Supervisor Orientation are off to a great start. We have had 425 employees benefit from these new programs.
• Who’s interviewing whom? Providing a good candidate experience at Purdue.
  
  For a few moments, put yourself -- the hiring supervisor -- in the shoes of a candidate who is interviewing for your position. In addition to the stress of hoping you're a good match for the position, you're wondering if this is the right place for you. Correct?
• Know your responsibility under Purdue's new Volunteer policy
  
  Effective July 1, 2012, a policy was introduced to ensure that volunteers are safely and appropriately performing services for the University. If you are considering using a volunteer, read the Volunteer policy to find the procedures you must follow.

Visit the LeadingEdition index of articles and past issues.