I am preparing an induction toolkit for our company's new joiners. I work in a Middle Eastern glassware company that embraces a mix of cultures. Could you please assist me in providing some good and valuable points to include in my induction toolkit?
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Sidra
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Preparing an Induction Manual
"What do I want my new employer to tell me when I first get there?" Let this question be your guiding star as you prepare the induction manual.
Reflect on your first week at your organization. Did you know where the toilets were? Did you know the schedule for lunch, tea, and other breaks? Did you know where to keep your bag? Which gate to enter from? What clothes to wear? How should your hair be styled? Can you keep long nails, or do they need to be short? Can your nails be colored? Can you keep a beard? These are just a few of the questions that might arise.
How should you address your colleagues—by first name, or with a salutation and name? Is there a car park, or do you need to find one? Is public transport available nearby? If not, what are some other options? If yes, where is it, and what time do the last buses/trains leave? Are there good restaurants or cafes nearby? What are the rules for visitors? This list can be endless.
Essential Components of an Induction Manual
- The organization's mission, vision, and statement of values
- The organization's code of conduct and ethics (if any)
- The corporate hierarchy with a brief bio of the key leadership
- The organization's direction of growth and key elements of the current business plan
- Prevailing organizational culture, including any elements that differentiate it from competitors
While I could have provided a more formal reply, that would have defeated the purpose. As official as an induction document may seem, apart from the key organizational information highlighted above, it is essentially a collection of simple yet sometimes confusing information that a new employee would need to ease the transition into a new workplace.
Be mindful of "popular culture" creeping into your document as opposed to "organizational culture." Your recruits will quickly learn the popular culture anyway. This document is your opportunity to present them with the official version before the "transformation" begins.
Finally, as unpleasant as it may sound, having new recruits sign and retain a copy of the signed induction document is a great management tool. It binds the recruit to the organization's ethos, culture, code of conduct, values, mission, and vision. Thus, it can always be used to remind them of their acknowledgment and commitment at the time of commencing employment.
I have no doubt you'll prepare a first-class document. If you want me to proofread your document at any time, please feel free to email it to me at [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons]. I will be glad to help (at no charge!).
That's it in a nutshell. Hope it helps! Wish you all the luck in your project.
Regards,
Gaurav
From India, Gurgaon
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95"What do I want my new employer to tell me when I first get there?" Let this question be your guiding star as you prepare the induction manual.
Reflect on your first week at your organization. Did you know where the toilets were? Did you know the schedule for lunch, tea, and other breaks? Did you know where to keep your bag? Which gate to enter from? What clothes to wear? How should your hair be styled? Can you keep long nails, or do they need to be short? Can your nails be colored? Can you keep a beard? These are just a few of the questions that might arise.
How should you address your colleagues—by first name, or with a salutation and name? Is there a car park, or do you need to find one? Is public transport available nearby? If not, what are some other options? If yes, where is it, and what time do the last buses/trains leave? Are there good restaurants or cafes nearby? What are the rules for visitors? This list can be endless.
Essential Components of an Induction Manual
- The organization's mission, vision, and statement of values
- The organization's code of conduct and ethics (if any)
- The corporate hierarchy with a brief bio of the key leadership
- The organization's direction of growth and key elements of the current business plan
- Prevailing organizational culture, including any elements that differentiate it from competitors
While I could have provided a more formal reply, that would have defeated the purpose. As official as an induction document may seem, apart from the key organizational information highlighted above, it is essentially a collection of simple yet sometimes confusing information that a new employee would need to ease the transition into a new workplace.
Be mindful of "popular culture" creeping into your document as opposed to "organizational culture." Your recruits will quickly learn the popular culture anyway. This document is your opportunity to present them with the official version before the "transformation" begins.
Finally, as unpleasant as it may sound, having new recruits sign and retain a copy of the signed induction document is a great management tool. It binds the recruit to the organization's ethos, culture, code of conduct, values, mission, and vision. Thus, it can always be used to remind them of their acknowledgment and commitment at the time of commencing employment.
I have no doubt you'll prepare a first-class document. If you want me to proofread your document at any time, please feel free to email it to me at [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons]. I will be glad to help (at no charge!).
That's it in a nutshell. Hope it helps! Wish you all the luck in your project.
Regards,
Gaurav
From India, Gurgaon
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