Employee corporate induction

The term ‘induction’ is generally used in a workplace context to describe the whole process whereby employees adjust or acclimatize to their jobs and working environment. As part of this process, ‘orientation’ can be used to refer to a specific course or training event that new starters attend, and ‘socialization’ can be used to describe the way in which new employees build up working relationships and find roles for themselves within their new teams1. Some people use the term ‘on boarding’ to describe the whole process from an individual’s contact with the organization before they formally join, through to understanding the business’ ways of working and getting up to speed in their job.

Every organization, large or small, should have a well-considered induction program. Employees who have a well thought-out induction are more likely to stay with the organization. However, designing an appropriate and cost-effective induction package is a complex task. The induction program has to provide all the information that new employees need, and are able to assimilate, without overwhelming or diverting them from the essential process of integration into a team.

The length and nature of the induction process depends on the complexity of the job and the background of the new employee. One size does not fit all - a standardized induction course is unlikely to satisfy anyone.

HAFNER CONSULTANTS will assist your organization in designing a streamlined, straightforward and tailored induction program to fit your organization and departments needs.