Hello Dear Please tell me What is Induction and Orientation and Why is it Needed?
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To make aware about the Company & Job profile & location , rules regulations to new employee / entrant.
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New Start Induction for Oil & Gas Project in Papua New Guinea
5.2 New Start Induction
5.2.1 All employees, regardless of position, upon being assigned to the project will receive a new start induction. This induction shall take place as soon as practicable after arrival, but in any case, before starting work, covering the following as a minimum:
• Project overview, a description of the project, and an understanding of the hazards.
• CONTRACTOR and its Subcontractors' commitment to Safety and an overview of their SHES Management Systems.
• Site organization and a description of how the project is structured.
• Individual responsibilities.
• Zero accident philosophy.
• The PPE Program including the need for snake gaiters and types of snakes.
• Principal hazards in construction.
• Site Security arrangements including finding unexploded ordnances (UXO).
• Disciplinary and Incentive procedures.
• Overview of general site safety rules and regulations.
• Risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Task and toolbox talks.
• Incident/Accident/near-miss reporting.
• Emergency procedures.
• Housekeeping and waste management.
• Environmental considerations including local cultures and archaeological findings.
• Health and welfare including region-specific health hazards such as Malaria and its control.
• Waste Management program.
• Chemical safety (MSDS).
• Plant and equipment.
• Confined space entry.
• Permits to Work.
• Material handling.
• Fire prevention.
• Defensive driving and rules of the road.
• Excavation Safety.
• Scaffolding safety.
• Working at heights/fall protection.
• First Aid.
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5.2 New Start Induction
5.2.1 All employees, regardless of position, upon being assigned to the project will receive a new start induction. This induction shall take place as soon as practicable after arrival, but in any case, before starting work, covering the following as a minimum:
• Project overview, a description of the project, and an understanding of the hazards.
• CONTRACTOR and its Subcontractors' commitment to Safety and an overview of their SHES Management Systems.
• Site organization and a description of how the project is structured.
• Individual responsibilities.
• Zero accident philosophy.
• The PPE Program including the need for snake gaiters and types of snakes.
• Principal hazards in construction.
• Site Security arrangements including finding unexploded ordnances (UXO).
• Disciplinary and Incentive procedures.
• Overview of general site safety rules and regulations.
• Risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Task and toolbox talks.
• Incident/Accident/near-miss reporting.
• Emergency procedures.
• Housekeeping and waste management.
• Environmental considerations including local cultures and archaeological findings.
• Health and welfare including region-specific health hazards such as Malaria and its control.
• Waste Management program.
• Chemical safety (MSDS).
• Plant and equipment.
• Confined space entry.
• Permits to Work.
• Material handling.
• Fire prevention.
• Defensive driving and rules of the road.
• Excavation Safety.
• Scaffolding safety.
• Working at heights/fall protection.
• First Aid.
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From Singapore
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Understanding Induction in Organizations
The first step after receiving your joining kit and completing all other formalities in an organization is induction. Organizations conduct induction to make new joiners aware of what the organization is all about. This includes information about the number of departments, the organization's various businesses, and how operations are managed across different locations.
During induction, new employees meet with business heads, department heads, and other key personnel. Presentations are given to provide an overview of the organization's business operations and different departments.
The Importance of Induction
Induction is crucial for both the organization and new employees. It offers new joiners an insight into the organization and helps them understand what they should take pride in.
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The first step after receiving your joining kit and completing all other formalities in an organization is induction. Organizations conduct induction to make new joiners aware of what the organization is all about. This includes information about the number of departments, the organization's various businesses, and how operations are managed across different locations.
During induction, new employees meet with business heads, department heads, and other key personnel. Presentations are given to provide an overview of the organization's business operations and different departments.
The Importance of Induction
Induction is crucial for both the organization and new employees. It offers new joiners an insight into the organization and helps them understand what they should take pride in.
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Induction is training given to new employees to help them understand the company or organization. This includes:
1. Company policies
2. Vision and Mission
3. Company rules and regulations
4. Company activities, procedures, and processes
5. Interaction with all departments
When an employee joins a new organization, they should not panic about their work. Before starting work, they should understand the company.
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1. Company policies
2. Vision and Mission
3. Company rules and regulations
4. Company activities, procedures, and processes
5. Interaction with all departments
When an employee joins a new organization, they should not panic about their work. Before starting work, they should understand the company.
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Understanding Induction and Orientation
I can see that in the previous replies, all have written about Induction only. When a new employee joins a company, they are led into an induction/orientation or an induction and orientation program. This really confuses many in HR, as some believe it is induction while others refer to it as orientation.
Let me make it clear that these two are interrelated but different concepts that are parts of any initiation program designed to make a new employee feel relaxed and learn the rules and regulations of a company in an easy manner.
Induction Process
Induction comes first, and then it is followed by Orientation. Introducing the new employee to everyone in the organization, issuing the appointment letter, entering the name of the new joiner in the attendance, leave management system, salary program, and all other joining formalities, including familiarizing the new employee with the company profile, HR policies and processes, organization structure, etc., come under the induction process. We can take the help of a presentation to explain some of the aforementioned aspects to the new joiner. Induction is shorter, mostly lasting a day or two.
Orientation Program
Orientation is a more formal program and usually consists of familiarizing the new employee with their work environment, the job, and tasks that the new employee is expected to perform. Initial on-the-job training can be a part of orientation. The entire process can take 1 week to 2 weeks.
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I can see that in the previous replies, all have written about Induction only. When a new employee joins a company, they are led into an induction/orientation or an induction and orientation program. This really confuses many in HR, as some believe it is induction while others refer to it as orientation.
Let me make it clear that these two are interrelated but different concepts that are parts of any initiation program designed to make a new employee feel relaxed and learn the rules and regulations of a company in an easy manner.
Induction Process
Induction comes first, and then it is followed by Orientation. Introducing the new employee to everyone in the organization, issuing the appointment letter, entering the name of the new joiner in the attendance, leave management system, salary program, and all other joining formalities, including familiarizing the new employee with the company profile, HR policies and processes, organization structure, etc., come under the induction process. We can take the help of a presentation to explain some of the aforementioned aspects to the new joiner. Induction is shorter, mostly lasting a day or two.
Orientation Program
Orientation is a more formal program and usually consists of familiarizing the new employee with their work environment, the job, and tasks that the new employee is expected to perform. Initial on-the-job training can be a part of orientation. The entire process can take 1 week to 2 weeks.
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Induction Overview
Induction is conducted to acquaint new employees with the company's norms and policies. For this, the new entrants have to undergo various sessions, for example:
• HR Session - Someone from the HR department explains the HR policies and functions to the new entrants.
• Finance Session - Here, someone from the finance team explains the various functions they perform, such as salary structure, deductions, and benefits.
• Risk & Compliance Session - They are informed about the company's do's and don'ts.
• Bank Session - A member from the bank associated with the company takes a session to open a new bank account.
Other sessions may include social sessions, admin sessions, health and welfare sessions, etc. Depending on the size of the company, these sessions may vary.
I hope this information helped you.
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Induction is conducted to acquaint new employees with the company's norms and policies. For this, the new entrants have to undergo various sessions, for example:
• HR Session - Someone from the HR department explains the HR policies and functions to the new entrants.
• Finance Session - Here, someone from the finance team explains the various functions they perform, such as salary structure, deductions, and benefits.
• Risk & Compliance Session - They are informed about the company's do's and don'ts.
• Bank Session - A member from the bank associated with the company takes a session to open a new bank account.
Other sessions may include social sessions, admin sessions, health and welfare sessions, etc. Depending on the size of the company, these sessions may vary.
I hope this information helped you.
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I agree to some of the points; but in some organizations joining procedure is the first priority step and then Induction & orientation in the 1 week after joining.
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I hope you have received the information you were looking for and that your thirst for knowledge has been quenched. If you still require further clarification, please refer to the attached document. I trust it will provide the necessary details.
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Induction and Orientation: Key Roles in Employee Integration
Induction and Orientation are crucial roles when introducing a new employee to the organization. Induction involves the introduction of the company, while Orientation provides a practical overview of the company. This includes introducing the employee to different people within the organization to make them more familiar with everyone. The aim is to give the new employee an idea of the kind of company they will be working for and to generate a level of comfort within the organization.
The organization's reputation can be positively impacted by a well-executed Induction process. Through Induction and Orientation, employees are integrated into the organization so that they can become productive as soon as possible.
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Induction and Orientation are crucial roles when introducing a new employee to the organization. Induction involves the introduction of the company, while Orientation provides a practical overview of the company. This includes introducing the employee to different people within the organization to make them more familiar with everyone. The aim is to give the new employee an idea of the kind of company they will be working for and to generate a level of comfort within the organization.
The organization's reputation can be positively impacted by a well-executed Induction process. Through Induction and Orientation, employees are integrated into the organization so that they can become productive as soon as possible.
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Hi dears, we used an induction program in our organization, and it takes about four hours at least. So, I'm thinking of keeping it through video or online. What is the best practice to automate the induction program in order to save time, especially for new employees who are in remote areas?
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One of the ways would be to simply have a video conference with the remote location new joiners at the same time when induction is being conducted in your location. This ensures that their queries are resolved, and time is also saved as you will be conducting the induction simultaneously for both locations.
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Some very good answers, but most of them are very theoretical. However, that's been the main problem: why only a few organizations in India have highly productive Induction and Orientation programs. Let me try to explain to you what they are all about and why it is important.
Understanding Induction and Orientation
You are a new employee and are absolutely thrilled to get this job. Every individual is excited about a new job...everyone! But all your dreams, your energy, and your excitement need to be channeled to become productive for the organization. Induction and Orientation are meant to do exactly that.
The Role of Induction
Induction is actually an attempt to make you part of the vision of the organization. Ideally, it should be designed to make you part of the overall dream. It should align your dreams and aspirations with those of the organization. That can only be possible if you understand the what, how, where, and why of the overall vision. Induction gives you the big picture, showing how every big or small part of the organization supports and aligns with each other. It is also a great opportunity (which 90% of the time goes to waste in India) for HR to create a channel of communication with you directly.
It is NOT about telling you the rules and regulations. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happens in most organizations. They start telling you about the rules and regulations of the organization. Why? You have the employee manual for that, and I presume most new employees are educated and can read on their own. Yes, any doubts or clarifications can be discussed in this forum, but having a 4-hour presentation on the employee manual is an absolute waste of quality time (but that's my opinion). This is also the time you would likely be made aware of the key players in your organization and some great exciting happenings within the organization.
The Purpose of Orientation
Now that you are aligned with the overall dreams and are now part of that dream, it is time to get you to understand how and what you can contribute. AND so, Orientation is done. It is a process of getting you aligned with your department, your team, and aligning your thinking pattern and working style with that of the team. This is to ensure you work towards a common collective team goal. This is where you get to understand how you can contribute and what is expected of you. It is also a great opportunity to establish rapport with your department and your managers.
If done properly, Induction and Orientation are perhaps the single most important, effective, and critical components of "Employee Engagement." This is where you either make an employee part of your dream and vision, or it is just another job that the employee would leave at the next opportune moment.
Having said that, these are, of course, my opinions and experiences of more than 20 years, and I could be wrong (although I doubt it!)...:-)
Cheers
Navneet
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Understanding Induction and Orientation
You are a new employee and are absolutely thrilled to get this job. Every individual is excited about a new job...everyone! But all your dreams, your energy, and your excitement need to be channeled to become productive for the organization. Induction and Orientation are meant to do exactly that.
The Role of Induction
Induction is actually an attempt to make you part of the vision of the organization. Ideally, it should be designed to make you part of the overall dream. It should align your dreams and aspirations with those of the organization. That can only be possible if you understand the what, how, where, and why of the overall vision. Induction gives you the big picture, showing how every big or small part of the organization supports and aligns with each other. It is also a great opportunity (which 90% of the time goes to waste in India) for HR to create a channel of communication with you directly.
It is NOT about telling you the rules and regulations. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happens in most organizations. They start telling you about the rules and regulations of the organization. Why? You have the employee manual for that, and I presume most new employees are educated and can read on their own. Yes, any doubts or clarifications can be discussed in this forum, but having a 4-hour presentation on the employee manual is an absolute waste of quality time (but that's my opinion). This is also the time you would likely be made aware of the key players in your organization and some great exciting happenings within the organization.
The Purpose of Orientation
Now that you are aligned with the overall dreams and are now part of that dream, it is time to get you to understand how and what you can contribute. AND so, Orientation is done. It is a process of getting you aligned with your department, your team, and aligning your thinking pattern and working style with that of the team. This is to ensure you work towards a common collective team goal. This is where you get to understand how you can contribute and what is expected of you. It is also a great opportunity to establish rapport with your department and your managers.
If done properly, Induction and Orientation are perhaps the single most important, effective, and critical components of "Employee Engagement." This is where you either make an employee part of your dream and vision, or it is just another job that the employee would leave at the next opportune moment.
Having said that, these are, of course, my opinions and experiences of more than 20 years, and I could be wrong (although I doubt it!)...:-)
Cheers
Navneet
From India, Delhi
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