Line managers should arrange to meet with their new starters to explain and go through their duties and job description. 

The following should also be covered:

• probation periods, further information can be found on Probation page on essentials  
• starting/finishing times/hours of work, lunch time arrangements
• absence through sickness - action to be taken 
• overtime/shift arrangements, as appropriate
• procedure for booking annual leave/issuing of leave card
• who to approach in the event of grievance or harassment
• performance development, for more information please see Performance Development.
• explanation of team or service objectives including relevant standards
• team meetings schedule