TURN OVER CHECKLIST
Name of outgoing employee: JHOANNA BORRICANO
Name of incoming employee:
Position: Operations Manager
KEY PROCESS
Inform team of new employee’s appointment
and start date; ensure name is added to staff
lists
Identify and order equipment (desk, chair, pc,
stationery, email address, ‘phone number);
consider adjustments required in relation to a
disability (if needed)
Appoint a ‘buddy’ to support new employee
during induction; buddy should be assigned
before the new employee’s start date, and
should be briefed on their responsibilities
Send welcome letter advising the new
employee of joining instructions (venue, time,
contact, documentation); contract of
employment; map and travel information
Provide optional information that could be
useful for helping the new start prepare for
their new position (Organisation chart,
strategy documents, job description, etc,)
Actions completed
Date: Manager’s signature:
First Day:
Communication/Action
Personal Health and Safety Manager’s Notes
Nearest fire exit and evacuation
procedures; fire alarms and timing of
tests; accident reporting; location of
nearest first aider; specific hazards
Security
Working out of office hours;
Protection of personal property; how
to contact security
General
Introduction to the University and
work area
Mission, Vision, Objectives of work
area, How the work area fits in to the
wider University, Operational and
social areas to be visited (Offices,
Labs, catering facilities; car parking
facilities; etc.)
Introduction to other members of
staff
Go through organisation chart,
Discuss roles and responsibilities of
staff in general terms.
Terms and conditions
Pensions, Trade Unions, HR:
Grievance & Discipline, Equal Opps;
Occupational Health; Counselling
Culture of the work area
Hours of work; booking annual leave;
public holidays;
procedures relating to appointments
during working hours (ie dentist);
absence/sickness procedure; email
etiquette
Actions completed
Date: Manager’s signature:
Employee’s signature:
First Week/Month:
Communication/Action
General Manager’s Notes
Continue to Introduce individual to
other members of staff
Introduction to colleagues and key
contacts
Introduction to other teams (if
appropriate)
Outline University structure
Office systems
Systems and procedures including
specialist equipment
Job Specific Training and
Development
Details of role and key
responsibilities; provide handover
notes for role;
Identify training requirements(if
needed); create personal
development plan
Performance Standards
Set objectives and expectations;
review process - Performance &
Development Review, appraisal, PDR
Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation
Plan for ongoing regular review
meetings; make adjustments
Probation
Probation
Plan to follow policy and processes
Actions completed
Date: Manager’s signature:
Employee’s signature: