Induction/ Orientation Process

Learning Process by which new staff members

integrate into work environment & achieve
Competence in terms of work Performance in an
unfamiliar area
It takes place in the beginning of persons
career & in early phase of each subsequent job
assignment
Time Period is 6 months to 1 year

Objectives of Induction
Removes Fears :
Assists New Employee to Know about
The Job, its Content, Policies, rules &
Regulations
The people with whom he is supposed to
interact
The terms & conditions of employment
Creates a good impression
Acts as valuable source of information

Responsibility for Induction

Senior Managers of Departments & office

Human Resource Units
Training Units
Line Managers
New Staff Members
Others who provide input to induction
Process

Methods of Induction
On the Job Learning
Formal Induction Training

Classroom Training
Coaching Sessions
Organized Talks
Induction Material such as CD Rom/DVD
Information Provided by Intranet
Books, manuals, Handbooks, Films,
Seminars

Contents of Induction Programme

Organizational Issues

History of the Company

Names & titles of Key Executives
Employees Title & Department
Layout of Physical Facilities
Probationary Period
Products/ Services Offered
Overview of production Process
Procedures
Company Policies & rules
Disciplinary Procedures
Employees Handbook
Safety Steps

Contents of Induction Programme

Employee Benefits
Pay Scales, Pay Days
Vacations, Holidays
Rest Pauses
Training Avenues
Counseling
Insurance, medical, recreation, retirement benefits
Introductions
To Supervisors
To Co-Workers
To Trainers
To Employee Counsellor
Job Duties
Job location
Job Tasks
Job Safety Needs
Overview of job
Job Objective
Relationship with other job