New to Creating an Induction Manual: What Should I Include and How Do I Start?

Dear all,

I am a new member of the forum. I am an MBA student doing my summer project on an Induction Manual, wherein I have to prepare an induction manual for my company. Can anyone tell me what all needs to be included in an induction manual? If anyone can send a format, it will be a great help.

Thanks,
Samata

Hi,

The best way to go about designing an induction manual is to first study the existing one in the organization. Generally, an induction manual will have information about the company such as when it was founded, its history, mission statement, vision, objectives, products, etc. Some companies may be more specific and want an induction manual for specific jobs, for example, sales. In that case, you have to include the job description and other details about the particular job.

Hope this information is useful.

Best of luck.

I think the induction Manuel first should include facts about the inception of the company. And then the company vision, mission, objectives should be outlined. Then the organization's business functions and mile stones should be reflected.
It is important to let the new recruit know that he/she has made a wise decision in selecting your organization. You have to interpret how your organization will help each individual grow which in return will help the company grow. The induction manual should contain material which will let the new recruits know that they are valuable to the company.
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Hi,

When you have to create an induction program for any organization, it is important that it reflects the culture of your organization. The culture can be reflected through key people, so you need to arrange a platform where all of them talk about the milestones, vision, mission, etc.

The program should also introduce you to your fellow members and your seniors.

Take care,
Shweta

Hi Eafil,

I have to conduct the induction program. If you could help me out as to how to start the process of induction.

Hi,

I believe you are well-versed in all HR processes. If you could send me a PowerPoint presentation on the induction process, it would be helpful for me to design an induction process for my company.

Hi Samata,

Good to know that you are working on a project on the Induction Manual. Probably, I can help you a bit with this as I'm the process owner of Experienced Professionals' Induction at TCS.

The contents of the Induction Manual can vary from company to company. I'll just give you a brief idea of what can be included:

- Welcome Note.
- Table of Contents.
- A diagrammatic representation of the branch (showcasing the heads of the different departments).
- One page dedicated to the various functions of HR, Infrastructure development, library, Finance, Admin, etc. (all these teams), so that they have a clear idea of whom to approach for specific purposes.
- Following that, a few pages with screenshots of the portal we use here for all purposes, such as updating employee details, bank details, PF/Gratuity/Superannuation nominations, leaves, travel requests, etc.
- Lastly, the detailed schedule of the Induction program.

I hope this will at least give you some idea.

Feel free to reach out in case of any queries.

Warm regards,
Moumita :)

Hello everybody, I am an MBA student, and in the summers, I am going to work on an induction manual. I have to make an architectural map of how I will go through the two months working on designing the induction manual for my company. Can anyone give me ideas on making an architectural map?

Hi everybody,

That was just timely. Even I have got a project at a prestigious company to design a manual. Could someone help me out with some info? The company wants a creative one. Please give me some ideas.

Thank you,
Hari

Hi,

I'm new to this forum and I need some help regarding Competency mapping as I'm currently doing my summer training in NTPC, Corporate Office, New Delhi.

Thanks,
Sharad

Hi,

I am a summer trainee working at Tata Power. My project involves designing an induction program for the company. Could you please send me a PowerPoint presentation or any other materials related to this?

Thank you,
Bandana

Dear Bandana,

If I come across anything, I will send it to you. Where are you doing your summer internship at TATA POWER? Are there any other vacancies available for HR students? Let me know.

Thank you.

Best regards,
Bunty Suryawanshi
With you always, everywhere!!!

Dear Eafil,

I would appreciate your help if you could forward me the format of an Induction Manual. I am an MBA student and need it for a project. The manual should be divided into three parts: pre-induction, second part immediately upon joining, and the period after joining, such as the next month, which should include training, orientation, and a mentor system. Do you have any ideas? I am unsure about the three sub-parts that should be included as well. 😢

Thanks and regards,
Umang

Hello Samata,

Can you help me with how to prepare an induction manual? If you can assist me with a format, then it will help me a lot.

Regards,
Subhalakshmi

Hi,

I prepared an induction manual for a manufacturing company. I am attaching the same.

Regards,
Sonali

Dear all,

I am a new member of the forum. I am an MBA student working on my summer project on an Induction Manual. I have to prepare an induction manual for my company. Can anyone tell me what all needs to be included in an induction manual? If anyone can provide a format, it would be a great help.

Thanks,
Dhanesh