2. The North West Regional Hospital (NWRH)
Career opportunities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander community
Administration
Technical
Operational
Scientific
Trade staff
Who are we?
15 outreach areas
Accommodates up to 180-bed
inpatients
Employ approximately 700 people
Our goals
Employ and retain experienced
staff
Provide quality services to our
patients
3. Why we are here today?
Discuss current problem - high staff turnover
Review orientation and induction processes
What to include
Who needs to be involved
Legal obligations
Distinguish advantages of different approaches
Propose recommendations for improvement
4. Induction
Induction Information:
History on the organisation
Mission statement
Future plans
Visual explanation of the hierarchy
structure
Policies and Procedures:
Dress codes
Smoking regulations
Reporting processes
Legislation:
Health & Safety
Emergency
Discrimination
Privacy practices
Fair working conditions
Training:
Emergency Response Training
OH&S in the Office
Workplace Bullying & Harassment
Prevention
Hand Hygiene
5. Orientation
Guided Tour:
Introductions to key members
Identification of amenities
Safety equipment
Evacuation points
The benefits
Clarity of job descriptions
Discuss legislation
Introduce new employees to
appropriate departments
Tour facilities
Finality of any other employment
documentation
6. When they should they be done
Initial stage of employment for new employees
Ongoing orientations for current employees
Refresher for those who have been absent for long periods of time
Refresher for existing employees are introduced into a new role
The main objective to performing these additional orientations is to ensure
all employees are comfortable in their roles which in turn decreases
employee turnover.
New Staff Return New Role
7. Benefits to Staff
Organisational benefits:
Increase productivity and safety
Better communication
Increase in retention
Employee Benefits:
Feel comfortable and welcome
Know key stakeholders
Know job expectations and correct procedures
Can access necessary information
Feel a sense of friendship.
Formal and comprehensive induction and orientation process
provides numerous benefits:
9. Orientation & Induction Roles
HR Manager
Policy Documents & Links
Complete checklists eg: Payroll
docs received
Outline organisation structure.
Line Manager
Access to buildings, databases
Provision for online training
Provide work station
Specific job requirements and duties
Housekeeping, eg car parking, shift times,
breaks
Arrange and attend meeting after one week,
one month and 3 months.
Introduce new employee to the team
Introduce new employee to mentor/buddy.
11. Orientation & Induction Roles cont.
Safety Officer
Provide site specific safety brief
Identify safe working requirements including hazard identification and
reporting process.
Mentor/Buddy
Model and explain the specific details to carry out everyday tasks.
Introduce new employee to important stakeholders in the execution
of the role.
Be the first point of contact for questions/clarification.
12. Orientation & Induction Roles continued
Company Representatives
Union
Social Club
Sporting Teams
13. Legal Obligations
As an Queensland employer the North West Regional Hospital must comply with Queensland
Government Employer Requirements including those stated in the Fair Work Act 2009.
Workplace Health and Safety Training – this is a mandatory requirement for all employees and
must be completed in accordance with Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Antidiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity – There is a legal obligation to protect
all employees from discrimination in the work place.
14. Rationale for Orientation & Induction
The changing nature of the work force means that employees are more likely to
enter and exit a number of jobs and move between a number of employers
through out their working lives.
The financial cost to industry can be quite considerable – consider, advertising,
recruitment and training costs. There is also the question of retaining skills and
knowledge within the company and safeguarding company integrity.
New employees settle faster, and are more effective employees when a well
planned induction is included.
Absence of an Effective Program Can Result In:
• Miscommunication
• Confusion
• Poor performance
• Lost business
• Dissatisfied employees
15. Phase 1 - Onboarding
What is it?
Precursor to start date
Between offer and first day
Benefits
Transition
Relationships
16. What does it contain?
Company information
Corporate values
Team profiles
Local details
17. Phase 2 - Induction
Begins on the employee’s commencement day
Formal & Informal
Informal
One-on-one
Some HR involvement
In-house
Smaller organisations
Formal
In-house
Groups
Presentations
Networking Opportunities
18.
19. Inductions are:
Mandatory
Online
Include:
Safety
Fire
Cody of conduct
Specialised groups
Volunteers
Students
Contractors
22. Japanese Approach
Phase 1 - Corporate Training Centre
Phase 2 – Divisional Headquarters
Phase 3 - Divisional Headquarters
Phase 4 – Personal Assessment
Phase 5 – Single Department
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23. Recommendations
Develop new employee pack
Establish mentor program
Implement three step process according to checklist
Step 1 – Onboarding
Step 2 – Formal induction
Step 3 – Six to twelve month orientation process