How Do You Conduct a Welcoming Induction for New Joiners? Seeking Your Advice

Hi all,

Can anyone please advise on how induction can be conducted for a new joiner? What are the things that should be taken care of while introducing the newcomer to the company they are joining?

Regards,
Pooja

Dear Pooja,

Following can be included in the Induction program. Mr. [Name] has joined our organization as [Position] w.e.f. [Date]. Mr. [Name] will be on induction as per the following schedule:

S.No. Induction date Department Concerned person Remarks

After completion of the induction, a detailed report from the new joinee can be obtained.

Induction Duration:
- For junior staff: 3 days
- For middle management: 5 days
- For Management: 7 days

Hope you will find the same in order.

Ajay

Hi pooja,

Find below the objective behind to design an Induction Manual & checklist for an Induction course-

Designing an Induction Programme

Objective

1) To cut down recruitment cost

2) To Improve job satisfaction, morale and motivation

3) To use as an introduction to the benefits of training and development

4) To ensure that new people become independent sooner on routine operations so that other members of staff don't have to spend much time on formal guidance.

5) To demonstrate how much Company values new people and to show willingness to give time and attention to them.

6) To reduce the anxiety of new people as through the induction process they gain information and understanding of Company rules and Regulations in a systematic way.

7) To Reduce absenteeism and staff turnover

8) To Promote a safe and equitable work environment through an awareness of policies and responsibilities in these areas

9) To Aid the staff member in establishing effective working relationships and social networks

10) To Create a positive attitude and commitment to the organization

Checklist for planning an induction course



1.Have appropriate rooms been booked?

2.Are the rooms big enough for all course activities?

3.Is the level of heating/cooling appropriate throughout the venue?

4.Is the light right for slides, overhead projector?

5.Is blackout material available if required?

6.Is the sound right?

7.Is amplification required?

8.Are there enough seats?

9.Are the seats comfortable enough for the whole period of the course?

10. Are adequate power points available?

11. Have you considered possible interruptions and guarded against it:

a.Telephones in training room

b.Noise from adjoining rooms

c.Noise from outside

d.Unrestricted entry

12. Do participants need to bring anything?

13.Have you sent joining instructions:

a.A map

b.Details of how to get to venue

c.Details of Start/Finish times

d.Train/Plane times

e.Dietary requirements

f.Names of Course Leaders

g.Contact address and telephone numbers

h.Has attendance being confirmed?

Hope now it will be free much clear with you.

Regards,

Amit Seth.

Hi,

Induction is basically welcoming a person and introducing them to the team as well as the organization. On the first day when a person joins, HR induction is conducted. It includes welcoming the candidate, filling out forms, sharing the company history with a small presentation on the organization, a property tour, introductions with all the Heads of the departments, distribution of a Joining Kit, and providing the induction schedule.

From the next day onwards, the candidate is sent for departmental induction. The candidate will spend one complete day in every department.

In the checklist, the most important thing should be the content of the Induction program. Let the content follow the template below:

- History of the company
- Its position with regard to the competitors
- Its achievements and promises
- The company's position in the industry
- The person's position in the company
- The expectations of the company on the individual
- Expected behavior
- Soft skills