Join “Supporting New Hires During the Probationary Period,” March 28

The Office of Human Resources will offer an important virtual webinar, NOVAs Probationary Period for Classified Employees: Supporting New Hires,” on Friday, March 28, from 12-1 p.m. via Zoom. This helpful and important event will be presented by Daniel Kaufmann, associate director of employee relations. 

Supervisors, this is an opportunity to familiarize yourself (or refresh your knowledge) on how to successfully navigate the probationary period for classified staff. Join us for this essential webinar, where Dan will provide valuable insights and practical strategies.

This session will cover everything you need to know to support new hires, including:

• setting clear expectations with the Employee Work Plan (EWP);
• navigating key performance milestones;
• managing tough conversations with confidence;
• properly documenting critical moments; and
• knowing when to reach out to Employee Relations for additional support.

Whether you are a seasoned supervisor or new to managing the probationary period, this webinar is designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to keep your team on track and set new hires up for success.

Interactive Q&A: At the end of the session, we’ll open the floor for a Q&A segment, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the probationary process.

Who Should Attend? While this webinar is aimed at supervisors, it’s open to all employees who wish to learn more about the probationary period for classified staff.

Don’t miss out! Register now and gain the confidence and skills you need to guide your new hires through a successful probationary period.

We look forward to seeing you there!

—Yesenia Bidwell, associate director of organizational learning & development, HR