OhioBWC - Basics:  (New hires) - Your first days

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Your first day | Your first week | Your first year

Bring your proof of eligibility documents.

  • Meet your manager and coworkers.
  • Receive ID security badge and learn how it works.
  • Get a tour of the office.
  • Get acclimated to your office area and computer. Contact the BWC Service Desk at 614-644-0479. They will go through the login process with you so you can get on your computer and access your email.
  • Review your job description, outline of duties and expectations. Ask how your job fits in the department, and how your job and department contribute to BWC as a whole.
  • Review the training plan that has been put together to help you learn your new job duties.
  • Review hours of work. Ask questions about policies and procedures for overtime, use of vacation and sick time, holidays, as well as any flexible work policies or procedures.
  • Learn how to do timekeeping.
  • Present your proof of eligibility documents to your manager, so the two of you can fill out the I-9 together.
  • Meet your field support representative for Information Technology. He/She can help you through any computer-related questions or issues you may experience.
  • Clarify your first week's schedule.
  • Find out how to get additional supplies.
  • Set up your personal workspace. Learn your desk phone number, how to place a call and how to set up voicemail.
  • Get details about the New Employee Orientation you'll be attending on day two - time, location, directions, etc. Make arrangements to reserve a state vehicle when necessary.