Mentoring
Mentoring is an inclusive measure which will benefit your successful applicants as they transition to their new role.
7 – Providing Ongoing Support
7 – Providing Ongoing Support
Congratulations on putting together and implementing an inclusive application process!
The final step is to ensure that you provide ongoing support for your successful applicant(s). Providing ongoing support is vital to new employees or funding awardees. For funders, ongoing support is crucial in ensuring your successful applicants are able to make the most of the funding you have awarded them with. Likewise, successful new employees may need support to ensure they thrive in the new institution.
Moreover, the advice below for successful employment applicants may be worth highlighting to successful funding applicants as it is likely relevant to team members they may plan to recruit.
If you have any suggestions, comments or queries, please reach out to us via email at [email protected]. This toolkit is a living project and we are always seeking to refine and improve its content.
Progress Reviews or Interim Funding Reports
Progress reviews or interim funding reports are helpful to you and the successful applicant.
Accessibility Adjustments and the Workplace Passport
Accessibility adjustments are a crucial EDI measure. Since not all disabilities are visible, this is something to consider with all applicants, not just those you think are likely to request adjustments.
Staff Networks
Does your company or institution have other staff? Are there other researchers working in the same field as your successful applicant(s)?
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