New HR Executive Here: How Do I Create an Effective Induction Program from Scratch?

Hello friends,

I have recently joined an organization as an HR executive. There's no induction program in my organization, and I have to prepare it. Can anybody guide me on how to start with this task?

Hi,

Is it limited to paper formalities only, or do you want to introduce some training on company procedures as well? Can you describe in detail what the exact scenario is there?

Thank you, Mr. Joshi, for replying. Yes, training procedures are in place but they are specific to each division. The HR department is only responsible for handing over the employee to the respective department, which then takes care of the training. I need to develop a formal structure for the induction process.

First, make a list of all departments. Ask all HODs to prepare a brief presentation on their department, people, activities, and the importance of their department. This should be used by them for presenting to the new candidates when they arrive.

As and when an employee joins, make a schedule for them to visit all the departments. Inform the HODs and the candidate about the same. At the end of the induction, ask them to give feedback on the experience. Also, have a final session, preferably with the company's head.

Prepare a feedback format, and if the candidate makes any suggestions, consider them if feasible.

The induction plan would depend on the frequency of hiring in your organization. If it is done throughout the year, then I think the best way would be as stated by RadSure. But if it happens only twice or thrice in a year, then the program can be more formalized. It could be a 2-day or 3-day program wherein you can chalk out a schedule for the program. Here you can include introductory sessions with the key people of respective departments, as well as some small exercises and activities for the introduction of the inductees to each other.

- Varsha

Dear Swati,

Please find an induction presentation attached. It might be of some help to you. I have prepared it with the help of a PPT on induction, attached on Cite HR. Please amend it as per your requirement.

Regards,
Smita

Hi,
Sorry for late reply; I‘m just back from weekend holidays :icon6:.
Here is my opinion for the query..
I think training by associated department is a good process considering their expertise in that particular area. However you can think of having feedback forms from the trainer and trainee so as to keep centralize records. In addition you may ask HODs to submit their PPT of training (as wrote by “radsure”) in which you would rectify the errors and can add a common training module, related to the organization, its HR policies, and other things you would like to.
Let me know if you need anymore assistance..

Hi guys, please help me in designing induction programs for my company. I have to design the program for two days. Thanks in advance. Kindly help me.