What is the process for setting up a New Hire panel?
The RPE Staff sets up a New Hire panel when it receives complete case materials (whether “full blown” or “streamlined”) from the servicing Human Resources Specialist. The Staff contacts panelists to obtain their agreement to serve, designates the indepth reviewer, and arranges the teleconference call. Case materials and instructions are then sent to the panelists via FedEx or e-mail. Elapsed time between receipt of case materials by RPE Staff and panel convening is normally 2-3 weeks. RPE Staff does not set up panels prior to receipt of complete case materials. Incomplete or late arriving material imposes inconvenience on the panelists, reduces the time available for indepth review, and may require new teleconference arrangements.
