Induction programme

What is induction programme? An induction programme is the process used within many businesses to welcome new employees to the company and prepare them for their new role.

Induction programme is differ from organisation to organisation. Duration of induction programme is also different ( for example : freshers have 6 months induction programme , experienced employees have 7 days )

Induction training must include the following elements: General training relating to the organisation, including values and philosophy as well as structure and history, etc. Mandatory training relating to health and safety and other essential or legal areas. Job training relating to the role that the new starter will be performing. Training evaluation, entailing confirmation of understanding, and feedback about the quality and response to the training.

Example of a 3 Day Employee Induction For Salesman is:   HR :  - Welcome - Contract - Code Of Business Conduct - History of the Company - Organizational Structure Sales Manager: - Sales Department Structure Info - Market Overview - Basic of Customer Call - Sales Plan & Monthly Activities

Day 2. Marketing - Marketing Segmentation - Marketing Activities   Marketing Channel Manager - Marketing Segmentation - Marketing Activities Brand Manager: - Brands, Packs, Characteristics - Marketing promotions Finance A/R Finance Specialist: - Accounts Receivable - Credit Limits - Credit Days - Finance Procedures

Day 3:     Salesmen: - On Route with experience Salesmen - Customer Calls - Sales Presentations   - Merchandising, Positioning - Finance Settling

General organisational induction training checklist: Essential 'visitor level' safety and emergency procedures Washrooms Food and drink Smoking areas and policy Timings and induction training overview Organisational history and background overview Ethics and philosophy Mission statement(s) Organisation overview and structure Local structure if applicable Departmental structure and interfaces Who's who (names, roles, responsibilities) Site layout Other sites and locations Dress codes

Facilities and amenities Pay Absenteeism and lateness Holidays Sickness Health insurance Pension Trades Unions Rights and legal issues Personnel systems and records overview Access to personal data Time and attendance system Security Basic communications overview Transport and parking

Career paths Training and development Learning Styles Self-Assessment Multiple Intelligences Self-Assessment Appraisals

job and departmental induction training checklist Local departmental amenities, catering, washrooms, etc. Local security, time and attendance, sickness, absenteeism, holidays, etc. Local emergency procedures Local departmental structure Department tour Departmental functions and aims Team and management People and personalities overview (extremely helpful, but be careful to avoid sensitive or judgemental issues) Related departments and functions How the department actually works and relates to others

BENEFITS OF INDUCTION PROGRAMME . It provides an introduction to the working environment and the set-up of the employee within the Good induction programmes can increase productivity and reduce short-term turnover of staff. organisation. . The process will cover the employer and employee rights and the terms and conditions of employment pay attention to the health and safety of the new employee.

notes & actions induction training review and feedback It is particular important to conduct exit interviews with any new starters who leave the organisation during or soon after completing their induction training. Large organisations need to analyse overall feedback results from new starters, to be able to identify improvements and continuously develop induction training planning. Seek feedback also from staff who help to provide the induction training for new starters, and always give your own positive feedback, constructive suggestions, and thanks, to all those involved in this vital process.