Program Objectives
Operational Support: Provide guidance for day-to-day activities and help address challenges related to the role.
Promoting Conscious Leadership: Equip participants with the managerial skills needed to perform their roles effectively.
Understanding Internal Processes and Procedures: Develop a deeper understanding of internal processes, applicable regulations, and administrative and compliance procedures to ensure effective Unit management.
FAQ
In the FAQs, you will find useful information on managing processes, as well as contact details for the service team, who can provide you with the support you need!
What do I need to do to launch a call and establish a collaboration with an external professional?
You need to submit a Call Request ticket through the MyPortal app.
The Recruitment Team can support you during this initial phase and will manage the entire process, from drafting and publishing the call to screening applications and conducting interviews, through to closing the selection process, preparing the contract proposal, and onboarding the selected candidate.
For further information or clarification, please contact [email protected].
What do I need to do to initiate a collaboration with students/PhD candidates?
If the student is enrolled in a secondary school, contact the Research and Innovation for Schools Unit, which will support you with the selection and activation procedures.
If the person is a university student, recent graduate, or unemployed individual:
For support during the selection process, contact [email protected].
For information on the available internship types, timelines, and activation procedures, consult the HOW TO page or contact [email protected].
If you have already identified the candidate and the appropriate type of internship, submit a Scholar Request through the MyPortal app. The dedicated team will support you throughout the activation process.
If the person is a PhD student, contact the PhD Program or email [email protected].
Please also consult the Tutor Guidelines. If you need further information, contact [email protected].
What are the responsibilities, risks, and compliance obligations of a Unit Manager?
Responsibilities, risks, and compliance obligations are summarized and detailed in this document.
For further information or clarification, please contact the Corruption Prevention, Transparency and Privacy Unit.
A non-EU national has been selected, and I need support with the procedures for their arrival (residence permit, visa, accommodation). Who can I contact?
The Foundation's Welcome Office, part of the People Innovation for Research Service, provides support to employees, collaborators, students, and visiting researchers joining the FBK research community.
To enter Italy, the selected candidate must hold a valid passport or other valid travel document and an entry visa, which must be requested from the Italian Embassy in their country of origin.
To obtain the visa, the employer must apply for a work authorization (nulla osta). Processing times range from 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the country of origin and the validity of the candidate's travel documents.
For further information and assistance, please contact the Welcome Office.
I have identified an area for improvement within my team or for an individual team member, or a specific training initiative. What can I do?
Several actions can be taken, depending on the specific needs, and each solution should be tailored to the situation following a detailed assessment.
You can contact Luisa Rigoni, Silvia Tomasi, or the Academy team directly, or consult the Growth Plan Guide.
How does the performance evaluation process for awarding bonuses work?
To ensure the payment of productivity bonuses, Unit Managers are required to complete performance evaluations and assign bonuses during the month of May.
Instructions on how to complete the evaluation forms and award bonuses are available in the following document:
The contract of a member of my team is about to expire. What should I do?
Contract expiration dates are monitored by the People Innovation for Research Service. You will receive email instructions regarding upcoming deadlines, along with support in completing the necessary procedures.
If you prefer to manage the process independently, you can monitor contract expiration dates through FBK BI.
If you intend to renew or extend an expiring contract, you must submit a request at least 20–30 days in advance through Incoming People – No Call on the my.fbk portal.
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