Beginning a New JobChapter 6

Many people feel anxiety when starting a new job

Employers generally understand What are some of the worries?

◦ Getting there on time◦ Not messing up on the first day◦ Getting along with other co-workers◦ Understanding the rules/policies◦ Going through training

Your First Day at Work

Your first day depends on the company You might be put right into the position You may have to go through a training

period Some companies have very formal

employee orientation programs You may go through training with other new

hires

Reporting to Work

The Organizational Structure of the business shows how the workplace is laid out

This is very important to know Not all structures are the same It tells you who is in authority When you begin work you will be given a

job title – where do you fit in on the organizational chart?

Workplace Management

CNS Organizational Chart

Executive Principal

House I PrincipalHouse II Principal

House III Principal

TeachersArt, Business, Health, Music,

PE, Social Studies

TeachersEnglish, ESL, FACS, Science,

TechnologyTeachers

Foreign Lang, Library, Math, Psychology, Speech, Special

Education

All companies have policies and rules New employees are issued a policy manual They include:

◦ Salary and benefits◦ Attendance, absences and punctuality policies◦ Time off without pay (Leave)◦ Work schedule and records◦ Expenses and reimbursement◦ Due process◦ Probation and review

Just like your CNS Agenda

Policies and Rules

Supervisor is responsible for training you Use the supervisor for communication Ask the supervisor for direction Don’t ask for or expect special treatment Accept and use the supervisor’s suggestions

Supervisors

Every worker must pay federal and state income tax

You pay-as-you-go (each pay period) The amount of tax that is withheld from

each paycheck depends on 3 things:1. The amount of money you earn2. Whether you are married or not3. The number of allowances (or tax exemptions)

you are entitled to claim

Form W-4 – Payroll Withholding