GETTING ORIENTED: Your First Year

After the excitement and hustle of your first few weeks with the Institution, you will begin to settle in. Listed are some areas to keep in mind during your first year at WHOI:

Performance:

Six Month Provisional Period:
All newly hired non-exempt employees are considered provisional until they have satisfactorily completed six months of employment with the Institution. <READ MORE>

Annual Performance Evaluations:
Formal performance evaluations for all employees are conducted on an annual basis. Generally, information regarding the performance evaluation process is sent to departments in the fall, with all evaluations due back to Human Resources by the end of October.

For more information regarding performance evaluations, please refer to our website on Policies and Procedures.

Merit Increases:
On an annual basis, the Directorate and Human Resources will evaluate internal and external compensation and economic information to determine the Institution's position and, if appropriate, will establish guidelines for merit increases. <READ MORE>

Travel Services:

Reimbursement and Travel Services
Corporate Card Overview
Travel Agency

 

Stockroom / Supplies & Equipment:

 

 

Staff Training & Development:

Computer and Technology Courses
WHOI Short Course
Safety Courses
MOUS Certification
Staff Development Course