The College of SEFS HR team provides professional dedicated advice and support to colleagues within the College.

SEFS Induction Process

The College of SEFS recognises the importance of an effective induction for employees into the University. Joining a new organisation can be both interesting and challenging and it can take time to settle in and find your way around. The Head of School/Unit has responsibility for managing and coordinating local induction. Local induction refers to the School and role specific induction process that takes place when an employee joins the University. This process equips the staff member with the necessary information to participate fully in their new role.

The induction process is an important way of ensuring that the new staff member and the school/unit derive real benefit from their appointment. The aim is to enable the staff member to perform to their full potential as soon as possible.

A successful programme will involve a team approach and will give the new staff member the opportunity to meet their colleagues and to gain an understanding of the role of every member of the team. To support and guide managers through this process a SEFS Local Induction Checklist  is available.

Additional Information on orientation for New Starters can be found on the UCC People and Culture website 

SEFS Buddy Scheme

Having a ‘Buddy’ at work can make a huge difference to the speed at which new staff are able to settle into their role, the College and the University as a whole. The 'Buddy Scheme' is not designed to replace the induction process, but to complement it at School and College level. Just knowing there is someone there to listen who is genuinely interested in helping, can make new staff members feel supported. We recommend offering a Buddy to any new starters within your team. 

If you wish to sign up to be a ‘Buddy’ and support a new staff member joining the College of SEFS email collegeoffice@sefs.ucc.ie for more details with 'Buddy Scheme' in the subject line. 

Family Leave and Maternity Leave

Ensuring your maternity leave is effectively planned and supported requires a number of activities to be undertaken. The checklists below aim to support and guide employees and line managers during the maternity leave process. It is recommended that you arrange a meeting with your manager to run through each step and to plan accordingly.

• SEFS Maternity Checklist and Guidance for Employees
• SEFS Maternity Checklist and Guidance for Line Managers

Additional resources for Parents at Work along with information and supports on Maternity Leave, Adoptive Leave, Paternity Leave, Parent's Leave and Paternal Leave can be found on the UCC People and Culture website: Parents at Work | University College Cork (ucc.ie) and Leave | University College Cork (ucc.ie)

Sabbatical Leave

• Sabbatical Leave Application Form
• Further Information

Post Approval Process

• UCC Post Approval Process
• Process for Approving and Advertising Posts in SEFS

Exit Questionnaire

Complete the staff exit questionnaire