Understanding Induction and Orientation
Induction refers to formal training programs that an employee must complete before they can start work. Orientation is the informal information-giving process that makes the recruit aware of comfort issues, such as where the facilities are, what time lunch is, and so forth.
Duration of the Induction Process
How long should the induction process take? It starts when the job ad is written, continues through the selection process, and is not complete until the new team member is comfortable as a full contributor to the organization's goals.
The first hour on day one is a critical component—signing on, issuing keys and passwords, explaining no-go zones, emergency procedures, and meeting the people you will interact with must all be done immediately. Until these tasks are completed, the newcomer is on the payroll but is not yet fully employed.
After that, it is a matter of just-in-time training—expanding the content as new duties are undertaken.
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