Purpose and Common Methods of Employee Induction (VCE SSCE Business Management): Flashcards
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Definition of employee induction
Definition of employee induction
Introducing new workers to workplace, job role & colleagues
Typical duration of induction programs
Typical duration of induction programs
Few hours to several days, depending on role complexity
Purpose: commencing socialisation
Purpose: commencing socialisation
Helping new employees develop sense of belonging
Purpose: communicating workplace culture
Purpose: communicating workplace culture
Explaining values, beliefs & expectations that guide behavior
Induction pack (employee handbook)
Induction pack (employee handbook)
Collection of essential info provided to new employees
Key contents of induction pack
Key contents of induction pack
Org chart, HR manual, job description, contact list, safety info
Purpose of induction checklist
Purpose of induction checklist
Ensures all necessary preparations completed before start
Mentoring/buddy system in induction
Mentoring/buddy system in induction
Experienced employee assigned to assist new employee
Typical duration of mentor support
Typical duration of mentor support
Throughout the first year of employment
Main benefits of effective induction
Main benefits of effective induction
Reduces staff turnover & accelerates productivity
