memory support

English translation: as a note to remind

09:42 Feb 6, 2004
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Human Resources
English term or phrase: memory support
NEW HIRE INTRODUCTORY PERIOD

The orientation of new employees should be done in the beginning of the employment relationship. The managing director together with the superior is responsible for the orientation. They may delegate a part of the work to their close college or a separately appointed orientation person. An orientation form is recommended as memory support.
aivo roos
Estonia
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Selected answer:as a note to remind
Explanation:
weird usage.
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matias
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thanks,

aivo roos,
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5 +2reminder
Jeannie Graham
4 +1as a note to remind
matias
4 +1an orientation form (written document to be completed) should be used to keep a record
CMJ_Trans (X)
4checklist
ohemulen
2record for future reference
Ramona Ali


  

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as a note to remind


Explanation:
weird usage.

matias
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thanks,

aivo roos,
estonia

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  DGK T-I
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reminder


Explanation:
as a reminder

Jeannie Graham
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:40
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agree  DGK T-I: colloq.: "to jog your memory to do everything, or remind you of details of every stage done".Same idea as having photographs of all new employees,etc,as an aide memoire http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/benefits/per_rep_corner/forms/orien...
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agree  perke
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checklist


Explanation:
Depending on the context, it might also be a checklist to be used as backup for the discussions.

ohemulen
France
Local time: 06:40
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in FinnishFinnish
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an orientation form (written document to be completed) should be used to keep a record


Explanation:
memory support = something to support or help your memory, in other words a written trace in case you forget

CMJ_Trans (X)
Local time: 06:40
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Krisztina Lelik
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record for future reference


Explanation:
To keep details of the orientation 'in memory' for future reference? [Just a guess.]

Ramona Ali
Local time: 12:40
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Native speaker of: Native in MalayMalay
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