The first few days in any new role can be overwhelming in terms of the amount of new information, but don't worry, Organisational Learning are here to help with some key learning and resources for your first few weeks at LSE. On this page you'll find all the information you'll need and signposts to key resources with regards to your learning and induction in your first months.
Welcome for new staff
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Induction learning suite
There are certain things that everyone who joins LSE needs to know and these induction e-learning modules are strongly advised for all new starters. The e-learning will take about 3-4 hours to complete, but you can do this in bite sized pieces, and you don’t need to get all done in your first weeks.
To help our knowledge, understanding and skills in this important area, the School expects all staff to complete this module. It can be found on the Astute Learning Platform.
You will find the course named: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Essentials for all Staff.
All new starters should complete this module within 3 months of starting at LSE.
The course has two components. A 60 minute module called Inclusion Essentials and a 15 minute module called Bullying and Harrassment Effective Interventions.
You must complete both units in order to gain your completion certificate.
What the module covers
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the main principles of equality and diversity and legislation;
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how equality and diversity impacts on us all
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actions we can take to embed inclusion in our work
The overall course should take about 75 minutes and you are able to leave the module and then return to the same point, so it is not necessary to complete it all at one time.
There is an assessment at the end of the module which allows users to assess their knowledge.
This online module has been designed for the whole School community with the aim of increasing understanding of the Ethics Code, the range of policies that support the ethics principles, how they can be applied, and the importance of creating a culture in which individuals can and do raise any concerns that they may have. The module takes 20 - 30 minutes to complete and can be accessed on mobile devices. You can access the module at:
https://elearning.lse.ac.uk/ethics
If you have any further queries, feel free to contact a member of the Organisational Learning team at hr.learning@lse.ac.uk.
LSE is strongly committed to sustainability, as such, it is a key principle of both our LSE 2030 Strategy and the Ethics Code. This online module has been designed for the whole School community with the aim of increasing understanding of Sustainability at the LSE, from how we are reducing our environmental impacts to how research and education are contributing to the wider sustainability agenda and the many ways you can personally take action. With useful links to carbon footprint calculators and interactive tools you can delve into the world of sustainability at LSE or fast click your way through the course. You can access the module at:
https://moodle.lse.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=6902
If you have any queries, feel free to contact a member of the Sustainability team on estates.sustainability@lse.ac.uk
In this module you'll find out how to keep both you and LSE safe as you work online. The module takes around 30 - 45 minutes to complete and can be accessed here.
It is important that workstations are set up and used correctly in order to prevent repetitive strain and other injuries associated with using computers, laptops etc for work. To help staff set up and use their workstations to prevent injuries, the School strongly encourages all staff who use computers for a significant part of their work to complete a workstation assessment. This is done using online software called ErgoPro There are assessments for the office and home. Find out more here.
Flying start induction
Flying Start induction is an in-person event (9:30am - 1:15pm, on campus) designed for staff new to the organisation and staff returning to work following a period of extended leave.
You can find out more, including upcoming dates and how to book a place here.
If you are a new starter and also a people manager, you should also attend the Flying Start for New managers Event (2 hours) which you can book here.
Induction checklist and guide
Make sure you know what to expect in your first weeks and months and what is expected of you by refering to this guide and checklist .
If you new will be working in the Lionel Robbins Building, Clement House or Pankhurst House, you can also download this guide to getting set up, which covers things like how to book desks and rooms.
Effective behaviours framework
Designed to support the principles laid out in the LSE Ethics code, the Effective Behaviours framework sets out the range of behaviours that are expected of all professional service staff at LSE. You can download it via the link below and you should discuss with your manager how this relates to your objectives.
The LSE Effective Behaviours Framework: Implementation Guide
Campus tours
We run regular campus tours during term time, which are very popular with new starters. The tours don't just show you around the campus, but tell you about its history, development and future.
You can book these tours on the training and development system.
Have questions?
If you have any questions about learning and development for you and for your role, please do get in touch at hr.learning@lse.ac.uk .