2. Definition of induction
The process of receiving and welcoming an employee
when he first joins a company and giving him the
basic information he needs to settle down quickly and
happily and start work.
- Michael Armstrong
3. OBJECTIVES
To reduce natural shyness and nervousness.
To reduce labour turnover and absenteeism.
To develop the sense of belonging and loyalty.
To maintain cordial relationship.
To provide necessary information.
To give a clear understanding of their roles and
responsibilities.
4. Components of an induction
programme
Explain the company culture.
Clarify policies such as leave (sick, holiday and special).
Pay (how often and how - cash, cheque or direct
deposit).
Daily work routines.
Workplace Health & Safety overview.
Employee facilities.
6. What happens without an
effective induction
programme
Poor integration into the team.
Loss of productivity.
Failure to work to their highest potential.
Additional cost for recruiting a replacement.
Damage to the company's reputation.
7. COMPARISON
EFFECTIVE INDUCTION
Decreases the chances of
NON EFFECTIVE INDUCTION
Increase the attrition.
attrition.
Makes employees more
energetic.
Demoralizes the new
entrant.
Makes positive impact.
Possesses negative impact.
Reduces cost.
Increase the cost.
Increases team work.
Reduces team work