Introduction
The main aim of induction training is to welcome new employees into the organisation ensuring that they understand certain basic information about the Company, the job and its environment. This will ensure that new starters settle quickly in their job and help them in reaching an efficient standard of performance as soon as possible.
Commencement of Employment
Once commencement is confirmed, clear joining instructions shiould be issued in good time for use on the employee’s first working day. A list of required documents and/or equipment will include:
Before the Employees First Day
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Organise the preparation of the new employee’s work area, ie telephone, computer, desk, etc. the work station should be equipped with any user manuals or telephone directories the employee will need. Organise any protective clothing that may be required.
General Induction
The content of the induction should be planned around the needs of the employee in line with company objectives. Some of the areas that may need to be covered as part of the induction are:
- Company’s Health, Safety and Welfare Policies
- Company Rules, Policies and Procedures
- Grievance and Disciplinary procedures
- Pay, Benefits and Employment terms
- Introduction to the Organisation
- Introduction to the Department in which the employee will be placed
- The job – essential duties and features of role.
The induction should be carried out in a timely manner so that the employee has a clear understanding of the role and is assimilated effectively into the team.
The employee will then be introduced to the new role and job functions in a manner which is appropriate to both the work and the employee. Whilst the timing and nature of training will vary, the following will be used as guiding principles during the first few days of employment:
Performance Management
The employee’s progress against clear goals and targets will be monitored in line with the Company’s Performance Management procedures. A formal meeting with the [Departmental Manager] will take place at the end of the first [week] where an assessment of levels of attainment and performance in the job, as well as an examination of related matters such as attitude, timekeeping and attendance levels and integration into the team will be discussed. The employee will be given the opportunity to ask questions and to raise any matters of concern during regular meetings that are scheduled to take place up to the completion of the employee’s probationary period.